Headteacher

Bernards Heath Junior School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L13 to L20 Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please view the following link for the Candidate Pack with all details:

https://www.teachinherts.com/find-a-job/view,headteacher_111389.htm

What the school offers its staff

We believe that leadership thrives in a culture of support, collaboration and opportunity and are proud to offer:

A stable, experienced and committed staff team. There is a strong sense of pride and professionalism across the team, and a genuine desire to move forward together.

A supportive and skilled governing board, with a wide range of professional backgrounds and a shared commitment to the school's success. Governors are engaged, open-minded and ready to work in partnership with the new headteacher.

A school with strong foundations and exciting potential, allowing for opportunities to shape the future.

A culture of inclusion and equity, where very child is supporting to thrive.

A school site with untapped potential, including facilities that could be used more effectively to strengthen community links.

Access to professional networks and development, including the St. Albans headteacher consortium and support from HFL Education. For those new to headship, we are open to supporting participation in the "Moving to New Headship" programme.

A community that values education, with high aspirations and strong engagement.

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.

For further details of the role, please visit the following link where you can view the Candidate Pack:

https://www.teachinherts.com/find-a-job/view,headteacher_111389.htm

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bernards Heath Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 352 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bernards Heath Junior School website
• Email address: sbm@bernardsheathjnr.herts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01727 856262
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bernards-heath-junior-school

Bernards Heath Junior School is located in St. Albans. We are a three-form entry junior school with a diverse mix of families and a strong sense of community. You’ll inherit a school with firm foundations: pupils who are curious, well-behaved and eager to learn; a staff team that’s experienced, dedicated and ready to grow; and a governing board that’s stable, skilled and ready to support you. You’ll step into a culture that lives its values; respect, kindness, opportunity, resilience and success - every day.

Arranging a visit to Bernards Heath Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@bernardsheathjnr.herts.sch.uk.

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