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From primary schools to secondary schools, maintained to academies to independent institutions, Hertfordshire offers diverse school leadership opportunities to suit your professional goals. 

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  • Deputy Head Teacher

    Gaddesden Row J M I School

    Dacorum Borough Full / part time

    £51,151 - £56,320Leadership scale

    Closing date: 22nd Nov 2024 12:00 PM

    Gaddesden Row JMI School: Pupils treasure their small and happy school. Everybody cares for each other, and this makes the school feel ‘like a family’ (OFSTED 2023). Situated in the middle of the beautiful countryside of the Gaddesden Estate, our village school has a close community a...

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  • School Governor

    Park Street C of E Primary

    St Albans District Part time

    Voluntary role

    Closing date: 22nd Nov 2024 5:00 PM

    Are you passionate about education and keen to make a difference in your local community? Park Street Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Governing Body as a School Governor. As a governor, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of o...

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  • Headteacher of The John Warner School

    Danes Educational Trust

    Three Rivers District Full time

    Pay range, L29 to 35 (London fringe)

    Closing date: 25th Nov 2024 10:00 AM

    Headteacher of The John Warner SchoolPay range: L29 to 35 (London fringe area)Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0QFThis is an exciting time to be joining both this school and our Trust of 12 schools, comprising six primaries, five secondaries and a University Technical College. We are determi...

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  • Headteacher

    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bishop's Stortford

    St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    Competitive

    Closing date: 27th Nov 2024 12:00 PM

    St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bishop’s StortfordHeadteacherFull Time, PermanentSalary: CompetitiveSt. Joseph's is a two form entry school located in Bishop’s Stortford. It is a fantastic community, full of supportive, caring and kind staff, governors, pupils and parents. We are seeking to app...

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  • School Governor

    Trotts Hill Primary School

    Stevenage Borough Part time

    Volunteer

    Closing date: 27th Nov 2024 5:00 PM

    We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Governor to join our team at Trotts Hill Primary School. Trotts Hill School is a highly successful one form entry primary school in Stevenage with highly dedicated and motivated team of staff. Governors at the school work closely with the se...

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  • Assistant Principal

    The Adeyfield Academy (member of the Ambition Education Trust)

    Ambition Education Trust

    Dacorum Borough Full time

    £66,316.00 - £73,034.00 Annually (Actual)

    Closing date: 29th Nov 2024 11:59 PM

    We are seeking an excellent candidate to be part of the leadership of the school and work in partnership with the Principal and leadership team to provide an outstanding education for the children, whilst ensuring sustained school improvement occurs in the quality of teaching and learning throughout...

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  • Co-Chair of Governors

    Sauncey Wood Primary School

    St Albans District Part time

    Voluntary

    Closing date: 30th Nov 2024 5:00 PM

    About the Role Sauncey Wood Primary School in Harpenden are looking for a co-opted Governor to join our Governing Body as a Co-Chair.  It is a voluntary role, and you will be part of a friendly and supportive team of Governors who contribute greatly to the continued success of the schoo...

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  • Regional Education Leaders

    Avanti Schools Trust

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    L28 - L32

    Closing date: 1st Dec 2024 11:59 PM

    About this role Avanti Schools Trust seeks a visionary and values-driven Regional Education Leader to join our education team. This role is central to our mission, advancing educational excellence, character formation, and spiritual insight across our schools. Through data-led insights and str...

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  • Director of Safeguarding, Personal Development, CPD, Behaviour and Attitudes

    Garston Manor School

    Watford Borough Full time

    £60,540 - £69,964L8-L14 Fringe

    Closing date: 3rd Dec 2024 5:00 PM

    APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 5pm INTERVIEW: Monday 9th December 2024 We welcome applications from our mainstream colleagues with Head of Year, Head of Department or Teaching & Learning responsibilities We are looking to appoint a Director of Sa...

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  • Headteacher - Grove Road Primary School

    Ridgeway Learning Partnership

    No specific district Full time

    £71,665.00 - £82,006.00 Annually (FTE)

    Closing date: 9th Dec 2024 9:00 AM

    Grove Road school is a successful and high performing primary school based in Tring in Hertfordshire, close to the centre of the town. It provides two forms of entry for a 3 to 11 year old age range and is highly popular and consistently oversubscribed. Ofsted has consistently graded it as at least ...

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