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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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  • Headteacher

    Great Gaddesden C of E (VA) Primary School

    Dacorum Borough Full / part time

    £60,261 - £71,285L10-L17

    Closing date: 29th Apr 2024 9:00 AM

    Great Gaddesden C of E School is a cheerful and lively village school, situated on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead surrounded by beautiful countryside. Great Gaddesden C of E School is a wonderful place where everyone works together like a big family. Although we are small, our strong and growin...

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  • Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum & Assessment

    Croxley Danes School

    Danes Educational Trust

    Three Rivers District Full time

    Leadership Pay Scale: L18 to L22

    Closing date: 29th Apr 2024 12:00 PM

                           Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum & Assessment                                           Croxley Danes Schoo...

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  • Deputy Headteacher: Pastoral and Safeguarding Lead

    St Clement Danes School

    Danes Educational Trust

    Three Rivers District Full time

    Leadership Pay Scale: L19 to L23

    Closing date: 1st May 2024 9:00 AM

    DEPUTY HEADTEACHER: PASTORAL AND SAFEGUARDING LEAD ST CLEMENT DANES SCHOOL Full-time Leadership Pay Scale:  L19 to L23 Required from September 2024    We are seeking a talented, positive and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to lead Pastoral and Safeguarding at the...

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  • Deputy Head Teacher

    Woolenwick Junior School

    Stevenage Borough Full time

    £53,380 - £58,959L6-10

    Closing date: 2nd May 2024 12:00 PM

    Deputy Head teacher Woolenwick Junior School is at an exciting stage in its journey having just been graded as a Good School by Ofsted in December 2023. But why stop there? As we continue on our way to Outstanding, leading on the refinement of our “fully developed curriculum that is ambitio...

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  • Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)

    Sauncey Wood Primary School

    St Albans District Full time

    L1 - L5 fringe

    Closing date: 6th May 2024 5:00 PM

    Sauncey Wood are looking to recruit an inspirational Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) to lead, develop and support effective practice for pupils with barriers to their learning.  In this important position, you will use a dynamic skill set as you support learners’ progress, wor...

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  • Assistant Headteacher

    Commonswood Primary & Nursery School

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full time

    Leadership L3 - L7

    Closing date: 7th May 2024 8:00 AM

    Are you looking for a new challenge?  Are you able to enthuse pupils, motivate and manage staff and engage parents and the wider community? This is a fantastic position that will be an excellent career move for the right leader. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the SLT,...

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  • Inclusion Lead

    Fair Field Junior School

    Poppy Academy Trust

    Hertsmere Borough Full / part time

    £35,204 - £47,839M3-UPS3 plus SEN allowance

    Closing date: 7th May 2024 9:00 AM

    We are a school that believes in each child and the importance of connection. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, dynamic Inclusion Lead to join our team at Fair Field Junior School. Are you  empathetic, patient and understanding? Most importantly, are you someon...

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  • EYFS Phase leader and Classteacher

    Central Primary School

    Watford Borough Full time

    £31,350 - £47,839Main pay scale or UPS and TLR2a

    Closing date: 8th May 2024 9:00 AM

    EYFS Phase leader  Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 9am Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th May 2024  Interviews:  Friday 10th May 2024   Permanent contract Description Central Primary school is a grade two listed building ...

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  • Chair of Governors

    Weston Way Nursery School

    North Hertfordshire District Part time

    Voluntary

    Closing date: 8th May 2024 5:00 PM

    Welcome to Weston Way Nursery School.   We have a rare opportunity to join our Weston Way family where we are proud of our 'Home from Home' ethos in the role as Chair of Governors.  This is a voluntary role that is vital to the strategic diraction of the setting.  We a...

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  • Headteacher

    Abel Smith School

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £64,737 - £74,811L13-L19

    Closing date: 9th May 2024 9:00 AM

    A brilliant opportunity has arisen to lead our hardworking team.  We are very proud of our happy and successful school and are looking for a new headteacher who is open to new and creative ideas, and who believes passionately in the potential of every child in our care.  We want someone wi...

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