Assistant Headteacher

Yewtree Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5QR

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP/January 2027

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £55,060.00 - £60,624.00 Monthly

Assistant Headteacher job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated and ambitious Senior Leadership Team at Yewtree Primary School. Teaching Responsibility - 0.3, Non - Class Based - 0.7

At Yewtree, our motto, "Choosing to Learn, Growing Success," is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to thrive and develop into a confident, independent, and lifelong learner.

As a Therapeutic Thinking School, we take a compassionate and reflective approach to behaviour and relationships. Our therapeutic approach supports pupils' emotional wellbeing while fostering a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where everyone can succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader who shares our values, has high expectations for all pupils, and is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of children, families, and the wider school community.

The Assistant Headteacher will support the headteacher and deputy headteacher in: Communicating the school’s vision compellingly and supporting the headteacher’s strategic leadership.

The day-to-day management of the school.

Formulating the aims and objectives of the school.

Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives.

Managing staff and resources.

Monitoring progress towards meeting the school’s aims and objectives.

Be responsible for ensuring equality of opportunity for all.

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school.

Work inline with the school ethos and vision.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Yewtree Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 321 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Yewtree Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/yewtree-primary-school

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