Deputy Headteacher

The Hemel Hempstead School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TX

53 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April (ideally), June or September 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Pay Scale 19 - 23 on the London Fringe
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Pay Scale 19 - 23 on the London Fringe

Deputy Headteacher job summary

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 which has served this community for over ninety years, is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher

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

We help them to 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.

We are seeking to appoint one, or two, deputy headteachers, following the retirement of the previous post holder, and in response to our expanding school and increased offer to the local community.

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.

The pack contains lots of information about the school, and we would also encourage you to explore ourwebsite and follow us on Instagram.  

Applications should be sent to: HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk CVs will not be accepted.

L19 to L23 on the London fringe

Application deadline: Friday 30th January 2026, 9am

Interviews: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10th and 11th February 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 (01442 390 100) or by email e.smith@hemelhempsteadschool.co.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very 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.

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 The Hemel Hempstead School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1286 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hemel Hempstead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hemel-hempstead-school-hemel-hempstead

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