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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. 

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  • Executive Headteacher

    Albury & Puller Memorial C of E VA Primary Schools

    East Hertfordshire District Full / part time

    £63,189 - £72,311L12-L18 (fringe)

    Closing date: 13th May 2024 9:00 AM

    Exciting opportunity for Executive Leadership across a primary federation with enormous potential. Albury and Puller is a Federation of two schools with a distinctive Chrisitan ethos. The forward thinking governing body understand that modern Headship can take a variety of forms. For the ...

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  • Head of Religious Studies and Worship

    Townsend C of E Secondary School

    St Albans District Full time

    Main Scale or UPS if entitled PLUS TLR 1A (£9,272)

    Closing date: 13th May 2024 9:00 AM

    Core Purpose of Head of Religious Studies and Worship Love Your Neighbour (Luke 10 v25-37) is our Bible-based vision with underpins everything we do at Townsend Church of England School. Together with our Respect for All and Achievement for All policies, Townsend is a school where everyone is wel...

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  • Head of Music

    Townsend C of E Secondary School

    St Albans District Full time

    Main Scale or UPS if entitled PLUS TLR 2B (£5,528)

    Closing date: 13th May 2024 9:00 AM

    Core Purpose of Head of Music An exciting opportunity has arisen for an excellent secondary music teacher to lead the music department at Townsend Church of England School in St Albans and to be part of an innovative school / Hertfordshire Music Service partnership. We are looking for someone ...

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  • Head of Pre-Prep

    St Albans High School For Girls

    St Albans District Full time

    Closing date: 14th May 2024 9:00 AM

    HEAD OF PRE-PREP Permanent / Full-time Competitive salary Required for September 2024 or January 2025 STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community,...

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  • Headteacher

    St Andrew's C of E VC Primary

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £60,261 - £69,705L10-L16

    Closing date: 14th May 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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  • Headteacher

    York Road Nursery School

    North Hertfordshire District Full / part time

    £61,882 - £71,019L12-L18

    Closing date: 14th May 2024 9:00 AM

    York Road Nursery School, based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, offers a safe, secure and happy environment for children aged 2-5 years old. It provides inclusive and specialist early years education and care; supporting children with a range of needs to reach their full potential. Due to our current ...

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  • Deputy Headteacher

    Windermere Primary School

    St Albans District Full time

    L4 - L9 (fringe)

    Closing date: 15th May 2024 12:00 PM

    Are you ready for the next step on your leadership journey?  The governors of Windermere Primary School are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join their leadership team from September 2024. Windermere Primary School is a friendly, diverse and culturally rich community school on the ...

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  • Deputy Headteacher

    Little Heath Primary School

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full time

    £52,116 - £57,383

    Closing date: 15th May 2024 12:00 PM

    Due to the promotion of our present deputy head teacher we are looking to appoint a new deputy head to join our popular primary school. We are looking to recruit an ambitious senior leader who has proven significant impact on the whole school. Above anything else you must have an uncompromising pass...

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  • Assistant Headteacher/SENCO

    Lodge Farm Primary School

    Stevenage Borough Full time

    £48,366 - £52,074L2 - L5

    Closing date: 15th May 2024 5:00 PM

    Exciting opportunity for the right applicant to join a school with enormous potential. We are looking for a creative, passionate and dedicated Assistant Headteacher/SENCO to join us at Lodge Farm in September 2024. Lodge Farm School is a happy and popular 2-form entry primary in Stevenage...

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  • Early Years SENDCo

    Prae Wood Primary School

    St Albans District Part time

    MPS/UPS1

    Closing date: 16th May 2024 5:00 PM

    Prae Wood Primary & Nursery School is a successful and thriving two-form entry school, with a nursery, situated to the north of St. Albans. We have a dedicated, inspirational and enthusiastic team of staff who are fully committed to providing children with the very best learning opportunities bo...

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