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Co-opted Governor

Boxmoor Primary School

Dacorum Borough Part time
Voluntary Roleww
Closing date: 1st Sep 2025 5:00 PM

Are you passionate about education and keen to make a positive impact on the lives of children? Boxmoor Primary School is seeking committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our Governing Board. As a governor, you will: Help set the strategic direction of the......

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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......
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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......

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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.ww
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!

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