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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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  • Assistant Headteacher

    Holywell Primary School

    Watford Borough Full time

    £53,675 - £56,320L3-5 (Fringe)

    Closing date: 8th May 2025 5:00 PM

    Join Our Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher at Holywell Primary School At Holywell Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing environment where every child’s emotional, social, and academic needs are met with care and attention. Our commitment to nurturing is at the heart...

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  • Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover)

    Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

    North Hertfordshire District Full time

    £60,644 - £66,919

    Closing date: 9th May 2025 5:00 PM

    Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover) About the role The Headteacher and Governing Body of Knebworth Primary School is seeking to appoint a full time Deputy Headteacher on a maternity cover contract for the academic year 2025/26. We are seeking an inspirational classroom practitioner with su...

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  • School Governor

    Marriotts School

    Stevenage Borough Full time

    This is a voluntary, unpaid role. 

    Closing date: 12th May 2025 1:00 PM

    At Marriotts our vision is for every single student to exceed their potential and to leave us with the qualifications, skills and attitudes that they need to move on to the next stage of their lives. Judged as a 'Good' School by Ofsted in November 2021, Marriotts' staff body is compri...

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  • Assistant Headteacher

    Bonneygrove Primary School

    Broxbourne Borough Full time

    £51,151 - £57,693L1-L6

    Closing date: 12th May 2025 5:00 PM

    The Governors and Executive Headteacher at Bonneygrove and Millbrook Primary  Federation  are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to join  Bonneygrove Primary School's dedicated leadership team.  This role  is to be responsible for Teaching and Lea...

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  • Assistant Headteacher

    Pinewood School Academy Trust

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £56,320 - £62,019Leadership Scale L5-L9

    Closing date: 13th May 2025 5:00 PM

    We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our team. You will support the headteacher in leading and managing the school, with a focus on Quality of Education and Teaching & Learning, alongside school improvement and a shared responsibility for the school.  The res...

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  • Deputy Headteacher

    Tring School

    Ridgeway Learning Partnership

    Dacorum Borough Full time

    £78,926.00 - £86,904.00 Annually (FTE)

    Closing date: 14th May 2025 9:00 AM

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  • SENDCo

    Oaklands Primary School

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Part time

    MPS/UPS + Fringe and SENCO allowance

    Closing date: 14th May 2025 5:00 PM

    Oaklands Primary School is looking for an experienced SENDCo to join our inclusive, highly committed team. Due to an increasing number of pupils requiring additional support—currently 17 children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and 24% of our overall pupil population on the ...

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  • School Governor

    Lime Walk Primary School

    Dacorum Borough Part time

    volunteer

    Closing date: 15th May 2025 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. School governors have three main roles. • Governors ensure clarity of vision, ethos and str...

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  • Deputy Headteacher

    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bishop's Stortford

    St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £59,213.00 - £59,213.00 Annually (FTE) L7 with fringe

    Closing date: 16th May 2025 5:00 PM

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  • Trustee

    Aspire Academies Trust

    Dacorum Borough Part time

    Voluntary Role

    Closing date: 23rd May 2025 5:00 PM

    Become a Trustee at Aspire Academies Trust Aspire Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) consisting of six thriving primary schools across Hemel Hempstead and Watford. We support over 2,500 pupils and employ more than 350 dedicated staff members. We are currently seeking two new Trustees ...

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