Leadership jobs

As part of a large, highly performing county, our school leaders are able to draw upon a wealth of expertise and best practice.

Hertfordshire offers a wide range of opportunities to gain experience and develop a successful career - find your next step today:

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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. 

Find a wealth of resource via our Leadership career advice area to help you map out your career trajectory. Discover valuable insights and strategic guidance on advancing your career, including tips on professional development, leadership development, navigating the application process and landing your dream role, plus much more.

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  • Chief Executive Officer

    Ridgeway Learning Partnership

    No specific district Part time

    Competitive salary

    Closing date: 5th Jun 2024 9:00 AM

    Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Organisation Overview: Ridgeway Learning Partnership (RLP) is embarking on an exciting chapter in our journey, and we're seeking a dynamic and visionary executive leader to join us at this pivotal moment. As a relatively small Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)...

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  • Governor

    Sauncey Wood Primary School

    St Albans District Part time

    Voluntary

    Closing date: 10th Jun 2024 5:00 PM

    Make a difference at Sauncey Wood Primary School by becoming a Community Governor. Sauncey Wood is a vibrant primary school where nurturing curious minds comes first. The wellbeing of our children is at the heart of every decision we make - we pride ourselves on supporting each chi...

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  • Headteacher

    St Andrew's C of E VC Primary

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £63,189 - £73,034L12 – L18 Fringe

    Closing date: 24th Jun 2024 9:00 AM

    Are you ready to lead by example, embodying our vision: "Learn to love and love to learn; in God’s love each one will shine"? St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the shoes of our retiring headteacher and continue our journey. ...

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  • Chair of Governors

    Weston Way Nursery School

    North Hertfordshire District Part time

    Voluntary

    Closing date: 30th Jun 2024 5:00 PM

    Welcome to Weston Way Nursery School.   We have a rare opportunity to join our Weston Way family where we are proud of our 'Home from Home' ethos in the role as Chair of Governors.  This is a voluntary role that is vital to the strategic direction of the setting.  We a...

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