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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. 

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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  • Deputy Headteacher

    Windermere Primary School

    St Albans District Full time

    L4 - L9 (fringe)

    Closing date: 16th Oct 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 to help shape the school’s future. Windermere Primary School is a friendly, diverse and culturally rich comm...

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  • KS2 CLASS TEACHER/KS2 LEADER/LITERACY COORDINATOR

    Two Waters Primary School

    Dacorum Borough Full time

    Closing date: 16th Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    KS2 CLASS TEACHER/KS2 LEADER/LITERACY COORDINATOR Rarely Available - Senior Leadership position at Two Waters Primary School Our current Year 6 teacher is off to pastures new as a Literacy Consultant for HfL – and we couldn’t be prouder.  We are therefore looking for another i...

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  • Deputy Head of Department - Science

    The Reach Free School

    Three Rivers District Full time

    £32,233 - £53,428

    Closing date: 18th Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    Deputy Head of Science Dates: Apply by Friday 18th October 2024 Location: Rickmansworth Contract type: Full time  Contract term: Permanent Salary: Academy Trust Scale, dependent on skills and experience (£32,233 to £53,428 plus an additional £3,482 responsibilit...

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  • Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

    St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic PrimarySchool

    Stevenage Borough Part time

    UPS

    Closing date: 24th Oct 2024 12:00 PM

    Governors seek to appoint a caring and nurturing Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator from January 2025.   St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School is a fully inclusive, primary school, devoted to the needs of every individual and rooted in an ethos of Christian responsibil...

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  • Headteacher

    Parmiter's School

    Three Rivers District Full time

    L37 - L43

    Closing date: 6th Nov 2024 12:00 PM

    The Governors of Parmiter’s School invite applications for the post of Headteacher of this exceptional school. They wish to appoint an inspirational Headteacher whose leadership, vision and energy will help drive and shape the school’s future in line with the school’s ethos and values.

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  • School Governor

    Park Street C of E Primary

    St Albans District Part time

    Voluntary role

    Closing date: 22nd Nov 2024 5:00 PM

    Are you passionate about education and keen to make a difference in your local community? Park Street Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Governing Body as a School Governor. As a governor, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of o...

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  • School Governor

    Trotts Hill Primary School

    Stevenage Borough Part time

    Volunteer

    Closing date: 27th Nov 2024 5:00 PM

    We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Governor to join our team at Trotts Hill Primary School. Trotts Hill School is a highly successful one form entry primary school in Stevenage with highly dedicated and motivated team of staff. Governors at the school work closely with the se...

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  • School Business Manager

    Redbourn Park School

    Dacorum Borough Part time

    £45,000 - £55,000Pro rata to part time hours

    Closing date: 1st Dec 2024 5:00 PM

    Redbourn Park is a school for children with a primary need of autism, but also have other complex needs. Most notable, this includes anxiety, and demand avoidance but every child is very different and has had a complex and challenge school experience, requiring a huge amount of support, care and whe...

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  • Deputy Head

    Redbourn Park School

    Dacorum Borough Full time

    £45,000 - £60,000

    Closing date: 1st Dec 2024 5:00 PM

    Redbourn Park is a school for children with a primary need of autism, but also have other complex needs. Most notable, this includes anxiety, and demand avoidance but every child is very different and has had a complex and challenge school experience, requiring a huge amount of support, care and whe...

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