About the role
Advert Description for TIH106854WO
Malmes Croft
Leverstock Green
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP3 8RL
01442 253476
www.woodfield.herts.sch.uk
Full time
Assistant Headteacher Role
Salary range: between 71030 and 74532
Pay details: Leadership Scale: L13 - L15
Start date: January 2025
Advert Description for TIH106854WO
Malmes Croft
Leverstock Green
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP3 8RL
01442 253476
www.woodfield.herts.sch.uk
Full time
Assistant Headteacher Role
Salary range: between 71030 and 74532
Pay details: Leadership Scale: L13 - L15
Start date: January 2025
“Sharing, Caring, Achieving Together”
Do you believe that laughter is essential and that children and young people thrive when staff are happy and motivated to do their best?
Are you a people person, who will believe in us, support us and be a part of our wider community?
Do you have the passion and expertise to lead whole-school curriculum and assessment, ensuring every child has the best possible opportunities to learn and achieve?
If you answered ‘yes’, then read on…
Woodfield School in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, is looking for an Assistant Headteacher (AHT) to join our strong and supportive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the strategic direction of curriculum and assessment across our school, supporting pupils aged 3–19 with severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
We are proud of our personalised, destination-led curriculum and are seeking a leader with the vision, passion and resilience to take it to the next stage. You will have the skills to inspire staff, develop effective assessment strategies and ensure that our curriculum empowers every pupil to flourish and achieve.
This role is class based and comes with generous time out of class to allow you to focus on whole-school leadership, development and impact.
At Woodfield, staff wellbeing and professional growth are at the heart of what we do. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to ensure pupils, staff, parents and governors feel valued and supported. As AHT, you will be visible, approachable, and fully involved in the life of our school – building strong relationships and fostering a culture of fun, laughter and achievement.
We welcome applications from leaders with experience in special or mainstream schools who are committed to inclusive education and can demonstrate proven leadership in curriculum and assessment.
We are a school where enjoyment, fun and laughter are encouraged, and where everyone’s achievements are valued and celebrated.
Visits are welcomed!
To organise a visit to the school, please contact our Admin team on 01442 221360, or alternatively please email admin@woodfield.herts.sch.uk
Important Dates to be aware of:
Advert closing: Friday 3rd October, 2025.
Interviews commencing: Monday 13th October 2025.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.)
Closing date: 03/10/2025 17:00:00
Interview date: Week Commencing 13th October, 2025
Would you like to work in a school where enjoyment, fun and laughter is encouraged and where everyone's achievements are valued and celebrated within a positive and supportive environment?
Woodfield is a successful and friendly Outstanding Special School for children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning needs. Many pupils have additional complex needs including autistic spectrum disorders, epilepsy, physical and sensory impairments; many need regular medical intervention.
The school is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we are unable to accept CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful recruitment checks including satisfactory references.
For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com
Closing date: 03/10/2025 17:00:00
Interview date: Week Commencing 13th October, 2025
Would you like to work in a school where enjoyment, fun and laughter is encouraged and where everyone's achievements are valued and celebrated within a positive and supportive environment?
Woodfield is a successful and friendly Outstanding Special School for children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning needs. Many pupils have additional complex needs including autistic spectrum disorders, epilepsy, physical and sensory impairments; many need regular medical intervention.
The school is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we are unable to accept CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful recruitment checks including satisfactory references.
For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com
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