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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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  • Executive Headteacher St Augustine’s & St Cross Catholic Primary Schools

    St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

    St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust

    Broxbourne Borough Full time

    £84,092.00 - £92,595.00 Annually (FTE) London Fringe L20-L24 (£84,092 - £92,595) FTE

    Closing date: 10th Jul 2026 8:00 AM

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  • School Governor

    Cunningham Hill Federation

    St Albans District Part time

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    Closing date: 10th Jul 2026 5:00 PM

    Cunningham Hill School, St Albans - vacancy for a Co-opted GovernorCunningham Hill Infant and Junior Schools are seeking a co-opted governor to join our governing body.  This is a voluntary role offering the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of two thriving and successful......

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  • Service Manager at Forest House Education Centre

    Roman Fields

    Hertsmere Borough Full time

    36,642 - 40,356M1

    Closing date: 13th Jul 2026 9:00 AM

    Pay: M1 (Term Time plus one week for insets)Start Date: Ideally September 2026 (please note our intention is for our outgoing Service Manager to work alongside you for approximately 6 weeks so you feel confident in the role before she departs)Forest House Education Centre (FHEC) is a hospital school......

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  • Assistant Headteacher

    Brockswood Primary & Nursery School

    Dacorum Borough Full time

    L1-5

    Closing date: 15th Jul 2026 12:00 PM

    The Governors are seeking to appoint a passionate, energetic leader of learning with drive to continue and maintain the progress and standards that Brockswood uphold.This is a class based role for an outstanding teacher with proven leadership experience to take on a significant role leading teaching......

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  • School Governor

    Lime Walk Primary School

    Dacorum Borough Part time

    volunteer

    Closing date: 21st Jul 2026 5:00 PM

    We are looking for co-opted governors to join our Governing Body at Lime Walk Primary School. As a governor you will be a volunteer who makes a vital contribution to the success of the school.Lime Walk Primary School is a one form entry school with children starting Reception in the autumn term......

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  • Federation Governor

    Thundridge Primary School

    East Hertfordshire District Part time

    Voluntary Role

    Closing date: 31st Aug 2026 12:00 AM

    The Federation of Thundridge and Ponsbourne St Mary’s Church of England SchoolsWe are looking for a new member to join the governing board of our federation, established in February 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our two village schools.The full board meets half......

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  • SLT / Assistant Headteacher

    Amwell View School

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    L12-L21

    Closing date: 19th Sep 2026 5:00 PM

    EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN A SEN / SPECIALIST SETTING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POSITION.This is a senior leadership opportunity at an established, repeatedly Outstanding special school for pupils aged 2–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties.Amwell View School has grown significantly and now operates......

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