http://www.teachinherts.comThis RSS feed is for leadership vacancies added to Teach In Herts for the past seven days.en-GBHertfordshire County Council, England60http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27567The Collett School is the only all age Moderate Learning Difficulties school in Hertfordshire and so offers a unique opportunity to work with children who have complex needs, aged from 4-16 years. The Governors are seeking to appoint a person with excellent knowledge of special educational needs education and the drive to ensure our transition from 'good to outstanding'. The Deputy Headteacher will lead across both primary and secondary departments. We are seeking to appoint a person who has a clear view of how to lead the improvement of educational standards whilst ensuring our pupils develop the life skills required to access our world, with increasing confidence. The post will involve a teaching commitment and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate outstanding teaching abilities. To request an application pack and arrange a visit to the school, please contact Sue Mills: Tel: 01442 398988. Alternatively, you can download a pack from this site. The Collett School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure. Start date: September 2012. Closing date: Noon on Friday 24th February. Interviews Friday 9th March The Collett School, Lockers park lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 1TQSat, 04 Feb 2012 11:41:11 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27567http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27556Headteacher at Nascot Wood Junior School Nascot Wood Road, Watford, WD17 4VS Website : www.nascotwoodjm.herts.sch.uk Advert Close: Noon on 5th March 2012 This opportunity does not come up very often! We are an over-subscribed, two form entry Junior School with excellent facilities (woodland, a swimming pool and a concert hall!) which values home-school partnerships. Our highly esteemed head teacher, Mr Holcombe, is retiring on August 31st 2012. Are you the inspirational leader who will take our outstanding school to the next level? We want our head teacher to be • inclusive • focused on high standards and attainment • highly aspirational for children’s learning, all round development and well-being • someone who can lead a team that ensures that children look forward to coming to school every day Our school offers you • an active and engaged school community – children, staff, parents and governors • encouragement to take the school forward • both challenge and reward every day • delightful children drawn from a diverse community Visits welcome to the school. Contact: Lyn Trodd Chair of Governors c/o Nascot Wood Junior School Office, Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Herts WD17 4VS (01923 238784) Admin@nascotwoodjm.herts.sch.uk Hertfordshire is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:04:14 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27556http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27555Leverstock Green Church of England (VC) Primary School Green Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4SA Website: www.leverstockgreen.herts.sch.uk Advert Closing: Noon on 28th February 2012 'Striving for excellence; caring for the individual' We are looking for a Headteacher who: • has the vision and enthusiasm to lead us into the future • is committed to maintaining the Christian ethos at the heart of our school • is a confident and inspirational team leader with proven management skills • is an experienced classroom practitioner who inspires the best in every child The school is set in very attractive surroundings on the edge of the village bordered by farmland. Our links with Holy Trinity Church and our status as a Church School within the St Albans Diocese, help us to provide spiritual and moral guidance for our children. The attached Green Lane Children’s Centre enables us to be at the heart of the community. Our ethos is based upon the Christian belief. Please arrange to come and visit our school by calling Beverley Platten 01442 406520. Hertfordshire is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:41:48 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27555http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27490THE GRANGE JUNIOR SCHOOL Sparhawke, Letchworth Garden City, Herts SG6 4PY Tel: 01462 621444 Fax: 01462 621544 www.grange.herts.sch.uk Are you looking for an exciting challenge and an opportunity to make a difference as a deputy headteacher? We are seeking to appoint an excellent and highly motivated deputy headteacher who will play a major role in the leadership and continuous development of our school - alongside a newly appointed headteacher - to help build this school into an outstanding one. Pay scale – L6-10 We are looking for someone who has: . Excellent classroom practice that inspires and motivates children to learn . Proven management and leadership skills . A desire to influence the standards and quality of teaching and learning. . The ability to work in partnership with the headteacher, staff, governors, parents and the wider community to ensure that the school continues to move forward. . The ability to encourage, support and empower our hard working staff. We can offer: . A talented team of supportive staff, parents and governors who are keen to help the school continue to move forward . Opportunities for innovative ways of working . Enthusiastic and lively children . Dedicated weekly leadership time . A SPLD/Dyslexia Base within the school. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangements with the school secretary. Please complete and submit the application form available on line by midday on Monday 27th February 2012. Interviews will be held on Friday 9th March 2012. We look forward to hearing from you. The Grange Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced CRB disclosure and satisfactory references. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:20:28 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27490http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27491BREAKSPEARE SCHOOL, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Herts WD5 0BU Group 4 SLD & PMLD School 64 Pupils on Roll - All Age The Governing Body of this outstanding special school is looking for a new headteacher to fill the vacancy left by our current head who is retiring at the end of August 2012 after leading the school for the past 20 years. We are looking for a headteacher with knowledge and understanding of the learning needs of pupils with the most profound learning difficulties. The Governors want Breakspeare to continue and extend it’s active profile in the local authority, with local schools and the community particularly within the village of Abbots Langley. The new headteacher will: * Commit to developing the excellent ethos that makes Breakspeare extra special. * Lead and develop the school in the context of a changing Local Authority and political agenda. * Ensure that pupils continue to thrive and that their needs are kept paramount. * Model and promote excellent learning. The Governors would like to invite prospective applicants to make an informal visit to our school by prior arrangement with the Headteacher, Gill Williamson, on 01923 263645. Further information about the school is available on our website at www.breakspeareschool.herts.uk Breakspeare is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB check will be required for this post.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27491http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27455St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic JM School, Puckeridge, Ware, Herts SG11 1RZ The governors of our small village school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and visionary leader to replace our Headteacher who is retiring, a leader who is passionate about every child achieving his or her potential and is committed to developing a learning environment where pupils can grow and achieve their best. We are looking for someone who is: • a practising and committed Catholic who shares our ethos • committed to developing a learning environment where pupils can enjoy their learning and achieve their best • and inspirational leader who will challenge, motivate and develop our pupils and our staff • committed to high standards of education, achievement and care We offer you: • pupils who enjoy coming to school • talented, creative and friendly staff • supportive parents • committed and informed governors Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school office on 01920 821450 to arrange or visit our website www.stcanterbury.herts.sch.uk The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27455http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27478 The Hemel Hempstead School is an 11-18 Mixed Comprehensive School with 1152 students on roll, 249 in the Sixth Form. Due to the retirement of the present Headteacher the Governors of this high achieving and successful Hertfordshire school seek to appoint an energetic and inspirational headteacher, who has the expertise, drive and vision to take the school forward to even greater achievements. The Hemel Hempstead School is very popular and oversubscribed and is valued by parents for its academic ethos combined with excellence in sport and the Arts. The highly professional and committed staff provide excellent educational opportunities for students at the school. We are keen to appoint a candidate who has: • Strategic vision and ability to build on our strengths • Outstanding leadership and managerial skills. • Ability to motivate and inspire the whole school community through their leadership • A strong commitment to high standards of teaching and learning. • Ability to respond creatively and positively to developments and challenges in education. All documents relating to this post are available on our website. Please apply in writing for the attention of the Chair of Governors at the address above or by email to Sally Cooper, PA to the Headteacher at smcooper@hemelhempsteadschool.co.uk Visits to the school are welcomed. To make an appointment and for any further details please contact Sally Cooper by email (as above) or by telephone on 01442 390100. Closing date: Thursday 23rd February 2012 Shortlisting: Tuesday 28th February 2012 Interviews: Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th March 2012 The Hemel Hempstead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27478http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27487Monksmead School, Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood WD6 1HL Monksmead is an over-subscribed, extremely popular one-form entry school. Sadly, our Head is retiring, so we are looking for a new team member to lead our friendly, hard-working staff. Our children would like someone who is encouraging, kind, supportive and easy to talk to; and who can see things from their point of view. Our staff would like someone with a sense of humour who is child-centred, approachable and who recognises and aims to maintain our whole-school ethos of caring for each other. Our governors would like someone who has a clear vision for continuous school improvement, building on our existing successes, and who is caring, energetic and enthusiastic. Please visit us by making an appointment with the school secretary on 0208 9533328. Hertfordshire is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosureFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27487http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27540St Andrew’s is an outstanding school at the heart of our village community, dedicated to providing a happy and stimulating environment for all our children. Our Christian values support us in actively encouraging everyone in our school community to reach their full potential. Following the retirement of our head teacher we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and imaginative leader who will continue to take our school forward. You should have: • The ability to lead by example, with excellent communication skills • The passion to nurture and develop the whole child • The readiness to meet new challenges with the enthusiasm and vision to inspire change • The energy and skills required to embrace the administrative elements of the role. We can offer you: • enthusiastic children who are proud of their achievements and of their school • a committed and hardworking team of staff and governors • a supportive parent body. Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please call the School Office to make an appointment. More information about our school is available on our website at www.standrews236.herts.sch.uk Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of the children in our community. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Please apply online: www.teachinherts.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:39:41 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27540http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27531The Headteacher and governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative deputy headteacher for September 2012. We were recently judged 'satisfactory and improving' by Ofsted and we are looking for someone with a clear view of leadership who will challenge and support our staff to ensure the best education for every pupil and who will move the school forward. The successful candidate will have an indepth knowledge of special educational needs, leadership experience and a clear understanding of how assessment can drive educational standards. This post includes a teaching commitment and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate outstanding teaching abilities. The Valley School currently caters for 143 pupils with moderate learning difficulties as well as other complex needs including autism. We offer a friendly environment with good facilities in a very pleasant location as well as opportunities for training and development. The Valley School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and this post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure. Interested candidates are very welcome to contact the school to arrange a visit.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:51:02 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27531http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27419Flamstead Village School, Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, Nr St Albans, AL3 8DL Website : www.flamsteadjmi.herts.sch.uk The challenge presented by the leadership of small village schools is as exciting and rewarding as any in the educational sector. Our school is looking for a Headteacher who will possess vision, enthusiasm and high expectations. With the retirement of our Headteacher, Flamstead Village School is seeking a new inspirational and creative individual who: • Can maintain the ethos of our happy and charming school • Will respond positively to challenge and change • Aims to raise attainment within realistic and reasonable targets • Works with a committed, hardworking staff and engaged governing body and PTA • Supports and motivates colleagues in achieving shared goals and visions • Likes cake! Flamstead Village School’s ethos is built upon six “R”s Respectful, Resilient, Resourceful, Responsible, Reflective, Ready We need you to continue to build on this vision to ensure that our children achieve their highest potential. Informal visits are welcome and can be arranged by contacting Susanna Fraser, School Secretary on 01582 840385. Hertfordshire is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosureWed, 01 Feb 2012 13:56:04 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27419http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27331Therfield First School The Causeway, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 9PP www.therfield.herts.sch.uk Close: Noon on 20th February Do you dream of a new leadership challenge in a happy and nurturing environment, driving and implementing your own vision in an outstanding, yet charming school? Would you welcome the opportunity to maintain direct classroom involvement, knowing each and every child in your care? If so, read on… Therfield School is a highly regarded first school embedded within an idyllic North Hertfordshire village setting. We are looking for a creative Headteacher with a passion to help children achieve their full potential and are offering that inspirational and child-centred individual the opportunity to lead and further develop our small village school. We have a highly committed and experienced team of teachers and support staff as well as an enthusiastic and supportive governing body, all committed to driving success and eager to support a new Head. The challenge presented by leading a small school is both exciting and rewarding. Our school is oversubscribed at reception entry level, drawing largely upon members of the village community, whilst remaining popular with families from Royston and the surrounding villages. The successful candidate would enjoy a high level of direct involvement with our enthusiastic and hardworking children, alongside their supportive and involved parents. You would have the opportunity to directly control all aspects of the school’s development, allowing you to see your own vision through from start to finish. What you can bring in creative vision, contagious enthusiasm and high expectations, we will match with our commitment to support you. Together, we can ensure that our children achieve their highest potential. Visits warmly welcomed by arrangement with the school, tel 01763 287284 Founded in 1854, the school has always sought to maintain good traditions and mould strong educational foundations on which young people can build a future as part of an active village community. The school provides children, aged 4 to 9 years (currently 40 on roll), with an excellent education in an idyllic country setting close to Royston. Hertfordshire is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:15 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27331http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27281Headteacher at Pixies Hill Primary School, Hazeldell Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 2BY Close: Noon on 20th February Can you:- “Walk upon the waters;…. sail upon the land, …make the green grass greener where’er your footsteps fall?” 209 Pixies at Pixies Hill Primary School are looking for a new Headteacher due to the retirement of the present Head in July 2012. The children say they need a Headteacher that: “Smiles a lot Tells people off if they are naughty Is kind Is exciting And above all who wants to join us in making our school one of the best primary schools in the county!” The governors agree with the Pixies and wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual who has a clear vision of the education of primary school children and who will join our community and support our commitment to providing the best education for our enthusiastic, considerate children who are keen to learn. Visits warmly welcomed by arrangement with the school, tel 01442 251793 Hertfordshire is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:37:33 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27281http://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27517We wish to appoint a well-motivated, inspiring leader who is passionate about ensuring high achievement and will play a key role in the leadership and development of our highly regarded, successful and oversubscribed all-ability 11-18 school (1140+ with a sixth form of 250+). We offer: • A school with very high standards (85% A*-C including English and Maths) • Excellent professional development opportunities in a genuine learning community • Enthusiastic students, dedicated staff and supportive parents and governors We are seeking someone who: • Has proven leadership abilities including excellent management and communication skills with the ability to motivate others • Will work closely with the Head Teacher to identify new opportunities for the school • Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to inspire others by example • Will work effectively as part of the team and support the needs of all staff • Will have high expectations for the learning and achievement of all students • Has a view of education that promotes all aspects of a young person’s development For an application pack and further information about our school please visit our website at www.stags.herts.sch.uk. Alternatively, please contact Mrs Clunie (Headteacher’s PA) at St Albans Girls’ School, St Albans, Herts AL3 6DB Tel: 01727 853134 Fax: 01727 831157 E-mail: personnel@stags.herts.sch.uk We welcome visits from potential applicants. St Albans Girls’ School is an Academy Trust and is committed to the protection and safety of children and young people. An enhanced CRB check will be required. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:41:28 GMThttp://www.teachinherts.com/Recruitment/vacancy/vacancyDetails.aspx?vacancyID=27517