About the role

The children, staff and governors wish to appoint an innovative and caring Deputy Headteacher to join the Mary Exton Team from April 2025 or September 2025.

We are looking for an exceptional teacher and a dynamic leader who will bring enthusiasm, creativity and inspiration to support the Co-Headteachers on our learning journey.

“Mary Exton Primary School is a happy place for pupils to learn and play. The school is like a big family where everybody supports each other and welcomes others.”

Our ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a commitment towards collaborative leadership; an ability to lead and develop outstanding teaching and learning and the knowledge and ambition to ensure that progress, attainment and achievement of all are maximised.

Visits to school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Please return your application forms together with a letter of application to our co-headteachers: Mrs Angharad Paterson and Mrs Tracy Clements.

Please note, the school reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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Contact details

Mrs Angharad Paterson , Headteacher
St Michaels Road Hitchin
Hertfordshire SG4 0QA

Telephone: 01462 456997
Fax: 01462 451756
Email: head@maryexton.herts.sch.uk
Website: http://www.maryexton.herts.sch.uk
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