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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  • SENDCO

    Yavneh Primary School

    Yavneh College

    Hertsmere Borough Full time

    £33,075.00 - £50,417.00 Annually (Actual) TLR FOR SUITABLE CANDIDATE

    Closing date: 31st Jul 2025 11:59 PM

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  • Shared School Business Lead

    All Saints Catholic Academy Trust

    Three Rivers District Part time

    £23,686 - £25,230£23,686 - £25,230 based on 22.5 hours per week

    Closing date: 28th Aug 2025 11:59 PM

    All Saints Catholic Academy Trust has an exciting new opportunity for a professional, reliable and proactive individual to provide operational leadership and support for our Headteachers in the Trust's primary schools in the Watford and Rickmansworth area. Previous experience of working in a sch...

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  • Pre-School Manager (maternity cover)

    Mini Cowpers Preschool

    East Hertfordshire District Full / part time

    £20,475 - £23,205hourly rate dependant on qualification

    Closing date: 5th Sep 2025 12:00 AM

    Mini Cowpers is a small committee run Preschool in the quiet village of Birch Green near Hertford. We are looking to appoint a Manager to cover maternity leave. This post will be suited to a candidate who has been in a managerial role in an Early years setting for at least 2years, or has had ex...

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  • Headteacher

    Kenilworth Primary School

    Hertsmere Borough Full time

    £66,665 - £78,926L12 - L19 Fringe

    Closing date: 12th Sep 2025 12:00 PM

    Are you ready to lead a school where high aspirations today inspire the leaders of tomorrow? At Kenilworth Primary, we believe every child deserves to be known, nurtured, and challenged. We are a one-form entry community school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, serving a diverse and vibrant populati...

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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: 12th Sep 2025 11:59 PM

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  • Hertfordshire has an enviable reputation both in training and developing its teachers but also developing the leaders of tomorrow!

    Helen Melidoro's story

  • I am looking for teachers... with a real commitment and drive to support and work with young people, to think the best of young people to provide them with the best possible start in life.

    Meet Principal Robin Newman

  • Keep the children at the centre of everything you do. Be friendly, polite, kind and honest. Have integrity and stand by what you believe. Work hard and laugh a lot.

    Meet Headteacher Cynthia Rowe

  • I look for enthusiasm, honesty and energy!

    Meet Headteacher Hayley Yendell

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