Head of Centre
North Herts Education Support Centre, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3LY24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
20 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £75,049.00 - £82,654.00 Annually (Actual)
Head of Centre job summary
We are excited to announce a rare opportunity for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our outstanding team as the Head of Centre at the North Herts Education Support Centre. This influential role is pivotal in supporting young people who exhibit challenging behaviours, setting high standards for academic achievement both within the Centre and beyond.
Our success is built upon strong partnerships with schools, services, and most importantly, with young people and their parents and carers. As we look to the future, we are excited about the upcoming new school being built on our Briar Patch site, with a planned completion date of October 2026.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in sharing and developing the Vision and Objectives of the North Herts Education Support Centre. This is a chance to lead with purpose, inspiring both staff and students to strive for excellence. Your strategic mindset will be key in driving the Centre’s mission to provide outstanding educational programmes that cater to the needs of students at risk of permanent exclusion or those who have already been excluded from mainstream education.
We are looking for an individual who possesses excellent communication and proven organisational skills. Your enthusiasm and commitment will be vital in steering the strategic direction of the Centre, ensuring that we continue to meet the diverse needs of our students. You will be a role model for both staff and students, fostering an environment that encourages growth, resilience, and a love for learning.
As part of your role, you will need to hold a current valid driver’s licence, as the position requires travel between our Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City sites. Occasional travel to attend off-site meetings may also be necessary. This flexibility will enable you to engage with our wider community and ensure that we provide the best possible support to our students.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description reflect our current needs, and we appreciate that the dynamic nature of education may require the post holder to accept reasonable alterations to their role as necessary. This adaptability is essential in a fast-paced educational environment where the needs of our students can change rapidly.
The North Herts Education Support Centre is an Ofsted Outstanding Provider, renowned for its commitment to inspiring and enabling all students to achieve their full potential. Our focus at Key Stage 3 is to re-engage students with their learning and facilitate their reintegration into mainstream education or appropriate settings. For Key Stage 4, we offer alternative provisions tailored to meet the specific needs of students, providing a variety of accreditation opportunities, including GCSE and vocational courses.
At the North Herts Education Support Centre, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of staff, children and young people. Therefore, all post holders will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We take great pride in creating a safe and nurturing environment for our students, and we expect all staff to uphold these values.
Join Us
If you are excited about the prospect of joining us at this pivotal time in our school’s development, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and to be part of a vibrant and supportive school community dedicated to fostering a love of learning.
For further details and to access the application pack, please visit www.mynewterm.com, or contact our HR department directly.
Diversity: The North Herts Education Support Centre is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Centre, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.
We warmly welcome visits to our school from potential applicants. This is a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the positive impact we have on our students and to meet our dedicated team.
We warmly welcome visits to our school from potential applicants. This is a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the positive impact we have on our students and to meet our dedicated team.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE NHESC APPLICATION FORM VIA MYNEWTERM
Start date: 1 September 2026
Closing date: Monday, 13th April 2026 at noon
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by close of business the 13thApril 2026
‘Please refer to Interview Agenda in preparation should you be selected’
‘Short listed candidates are subject to an online search’
Interviews: Thursday, 16th April 2026 AND Friday, 17th April 2026
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
The North Herts Education Support Centre is an equal opportunities employer. The centre 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, online checks and the Disclosure Barring Service.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our dedicated team at the North Herts Education Support Centre.
Further information about the job
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.
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- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- North Herts Education Support Centre website
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