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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  • Manager

    Rising Stars Wraparound Clubs Ltd

    North Hertfordshire District Full time

    £13.50 per hour / £21,060 per annum

    Closing date: 28th Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    Rising Stars Wrap-Around Clubs Ltd is a friendly, well-established company with 18 years of experience in providing wraparound care. We strive to create a fun, safe, and enjoyable environment where children can engage in a variety of sporting and creative activities, while also offering parents...

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  • Deputy Manager

    Rising Stars Wraparound Clubs Ltd

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full / part time

    £13 per hour

    Closing date: 28th Feb 2025 5:00 PM

    Rising Stars Wrap-Around Clubs Ltd is a friendly, well-established company with 18 years of experience in providing wraparound care. We strive to create a fun, safe, and enjoyable environment where children can engage in a variety of sporting and creative activities, while also offering parents...

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  • Director of Music

    John F Kennedy Catholic School

    All Saints Catholic Academy Trust

    Dacorum Borough Full / part time

    MPS/UPS plus TLR 2c plus London Fringe

    Closing date: 28th Feb 2025 11:59 PM

    Are you an inspirational, experienced and dynamic Teacher of Music, who is seeking a new challenge? If so, you could be the right fit to join our middle leader team in Hemel Hempstead. Overview of the role You’ll be responsible for teaching students from various ages and abilities and sh...

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  • SENCO/Head of Inclusion

    Falconer School

    Hertsmere Borough Full time

    £56,320 - £59,213

    Closing date: 2nd Mar 2025 7:00 PM

    SENCO/Head of Inclusion Are you passionate about driving change with an enthusiastic staff team and brilliant children? Do you understand the importance of building relationships and of play within a secondary Special School setting? Since the arrival of the new Head teacher in September 20...

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  • Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Care)

    Roundwood Park School

    St Albans District Full time

    L18-22

    Closing date: 5th Mar 2025 8:00 AM

    Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Care)Leadership Scale Pt 18-22Full-timeStart date: September 2025The promotion of a current Deputy Headteacher to be the school’s new Headteacher from September 2025 creates an exciting opportunity on our Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be an outstanding t...

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  • Headteacher

    Tewin Cowper CofE V.A Primary School

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full time

    £66,665 - £77,051L12-L18

    Closing date: 7th Mar 2025 9:00 AM

    Are you ready to lead a school where big dreams thrive in a small village setting? Tewin Cowper CofE Primary School, nestled in the heart of the countryside, is more than just a one-form entry school. It's a close-knit community with a rich Christian ethos, where every child is valued, nurtur...

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  • Deputy Headteacher

    The Valley School

    Stevenage Borough Full time

    £72,162 - £79,475L16-L20

    Closing date: 7th Mar 2025 5:00 PM

    As of September 2025, we have a rare leadership opportunity at our very successful, school.  The Valley school is seeking to appoint a highly effective senior leader to join us as Deputy headteacher at The Valley school; the successful candidate will play a huge part in continuing the developme...

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  • Headteacher

    The Nobel School

    Stevenage Borough Full time

    £96,673 - £126,517L28-L39

    Closing date: 10th Mar 2025 9:00 AM

    Following the retirement of the current post holder the Governors are seeking to recruit an inspirational Headteacher. The Nobel School is a vibrant, inclusive, and successful secondary school and sixth form set in the welcoming community of Chells in Stevenage. With 1,495 students, including a t...

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  • Headteacher

    Parkside Community Primary School

    Hertsmere Borough Full time

    £69,964 - £80,857L14 – L20 (Fringe)

    Closing date: 11th Mar 2025 9:00 AM

    Are you ready to lead a community where every child feels valued, and every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference? At Parkside Community Primary School, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, inclusive environment that nurtures the potential of every child. With a diverse and vibrant ...

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  • Deputy Head of Department - Science

    The Reach Free School

    Three Rivers District Full / part time

    £32,233 - £53,428

    Closing date: 11th Mar 2025 5:00 PM

    Deputy Head of Science Dates: Apply by Tuesday 11th March 2025 Location: Rickmansworth Contract type: Full time  Contract term: Permanent Salary: Academy Trust Scale, dependent on skills and experience (£33,233 to £53,428 plus an additional £3,482 responsibiliti...

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