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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  • Headteacher

    Rivers Education Support Centre

    Broxbourne Borough Full time

    £82,825 - £94,758L21-L27 Fringe

    Closing date: 20th Jun 2025 9:00 AM

    Rivers Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking an exceptional leader to champion our vision of inclusive, high-quality education for children whose needs are not met in mainstream settings. This is a rare opportunity for a values-driven, strategic leader to shape the next chapter of a unique an...

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  • SENDco

    Yavneh Primary School

    Yavneh College

    Hertsmere Borough Full / part time

    Closing date: 20th Jun 2025 12:00 PM

    SENDco MPS/UPS + TLR Part time will be considered Required for September 2025 We are seeking an experienced and passionate SENDCo to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the inclusion and progress of pupils with special educational needs ...

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  • SENCO 0.8 (4 days a week)

    Parkside Community Primary School

    Hertsmere Borough Part time

    £39,495.00 - £60,540.00 Annually (FTE) Salary range M4 + SEN TLR (£2,679) - L8 depending on experience.

    Closing date: 20th Jun 2025 11:59 PM

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  • Service Manager - School Age Statutory SEND

    Hertfordshire County Council

    No specific district Full time

    £59,537 - £66,642£59,537 progressing to £66,642 per annum pay award

    Closing date: 22nd Jun 2025 11:59 PM

    About the team The School Age Statutory SEND Services was formed in 2024 as part of the councils "Making SEND Everyone’s Business Programme" and now consists of approx. 100 staff. Our service oversees the annual review of these EHCP’s and the associated casework that sits...

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  • Director of Learning Support (SENDCo)

    Immanuel College

    Broxbourne Borough Full time

    Competitive

    Closing date: 23rd Jun 2025 10:00 AM

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  • Headteacher

    Spellbrook C of E Primary School

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £57,693 - £71,665L6 - L15 Fringe

    Closing date: 26th Jun 2025 9:00 AM

    What does it mean to lead a school where every child is truly known? At Spellbrook Primary, this question is at the heart of our work. As a small Church of England school with four mixed-age classes, we place relationships, values, and community at the centre of everything we do. You will be join...

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  • School Governor

    Marriotts School

    Stevenage Borough Full time

    This is a voluntary, unpaid role. 

    Closing date: 4th Jul 2025 1:00 PM

    At Marriotts our vision is for every single student to exceed their potential and to leave us with the qualifications, skills and attitudes that they need to move on to the next stage of their lives. Judged as a 'Good' School by Ofsted in November 2021, Marriotts' staff body is compri...

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  • School Governor

    Haywood Grove Special School

    Dacorum Borough Part time

    Expenses are offered

    Closing date: 4th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    We are seeking a committed individual to join our Governing Body and support our trauma informed and inclusive school community. If you are passionate about inclusion, equity and the well-being of children and believe in the power of relationships, compassion and connection in education then this mi...

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  • Governor

    Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School

    St Albans District Part time

    This is a voluntary position

    Closing date: 6th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Are you keen to learn how a board operates and work at a strategic level? Do you have HR or Marketing experience?   Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School are looking to appoi...

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  • School Governor

    Lime Walk Primary School

    Dacorum Borough Part time

    volunteer

    Closing date: 10th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    We are looking for co-opted governors to join our Governing Body at Lime Walk Primary School. As a governor you will be a volunteer who makes a vital contribution to the success of the school. For most people, becoming a school governor or trustee for the first time is a step into an unfamil...

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