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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. 

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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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  • Regional Education Leader

    Avanti Schools Trust

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    L28 - L32ww

    Closing date: 8th Sep 2025 11:59 PM

    About us and the role: Avanti Schools Trust seeks a visionary and values-driven Regional Education Leader to join our education team. This role is central to our mission, advancing educational excellence, character formation, and spiritual insight across our schools. Through data-led insights......

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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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  • Assistant Headteacher

    Breakspeare School

    Three Rivers District Full time

    60,540 - 68,298L8-L13

    Closing date: 17th Sep 2025 12:00 PM

    As part of our continued growth, we now have a unique opportunity for a new Assistant Headteacher to be appointed to Breakspeare School. The successful candidate will join our forward-looking Sunflower Federation with the potential to access future career progression. The Sunflower Federation is......

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  • Head of School

    Meadow Wood School

    Hertsmere Borough Full time

    69,964 - 77,051L14-L18

    Closing date: 17th Sep 2025 12:00 PM

    A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to become the Head of School for Meadow Wood School in the Sunflower Federation, with the potential to access quick career progression, for the right candidate. The Sunflower Federation is a unique school community of two different schools. We strongly......

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  • Headteacher of Jupiter Primary School

    Jupiter Primary School

    Danes Educational Trust

    Dacorum Borough Full time

    Annually (FTE) L18 to L24 (London fringe)ww

    Closing date: 18th Sep 2025 12:00 PM

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  • Trust Inclusion Lead

    Avanti Schools Trust

    No specific district Full / part time

    L17 - L23 pro rataww

    Closing date: 22nd Sep 2025 11:59 PM

    At Avanti Schools Trust, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do – and we are looking for a skilled, compassionate leader to help us live that commitment every day. As our Trust-wide Inclusion Lead, you will develop and implement a cohesive strategy that ensures exceptional provision for SEND,......

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