Deputy Headteacher

Full Time - Leadership Pay Scale 19-23 on the London Fringe

Required from:
April (ideally), June or September 2026

The Hemel Hempstead School, a successful and popular school that has served this community for over ninety years, is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher.

This school has continually nurtured young people who achieve enormous success and go on to the very best universities, apprenticeships, careers, and adventures. Working in partnership as carers, parents, children and teachers, we strive for nothing short of excellence for all our students.

We help them forge a future in which they are the leaders of society, young people who can ‘be, not just seem to be’ because they are formed on a foundation of our Values of Respect, Relationships, Responsibility, Reflection and Resilience. This is what our motto Esse Quam Videri means to us and what we, as a school community, live by every day.

The successful candidate(s) will lead within the school on either pastoral or academic matters, and both aspects will be fully explored and tested in the interview process.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 30th January 2026, 9am.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10th and 11th February 2026.

Start dates:
April (ideally), June or September 2026.

For an April (ideally), June or September 2026 start, a tour of the school and/or a conversation about the role can be arranged. Please contact Liz Smith, EA to the Headteacher, to arrange an appointment ) or by email at s to arrange a mutually convenient time.

The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1TX

Diversity:
The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract the best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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