Headteacher

Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L14-L20

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

This is a wonderful opportunity for a leader who believes in the power of early education, values creativity and nurture, and wants to shape the next phase of a much-loved and highly aspirational infant school.

Nascot Wood is one of Watford’s most sought-after infant schools — and a place where children truly matter.

Our ethos blendshigh expectations,strong nurture, and a belief that children thrive when their emotional, social and cognitive development are all supported. Building Learning Power and metacognition are embedded across the school, helping children become confident and independent learners.

Who we’re looking for

We want a Headteacher who is:

• Warm, visible and approachable

• Passionate about early years and infant education

• Committed to inclusion and high expectations for all

• Able to bring energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas

• A positive leader who inspires staff and families

• Skilled at working within tight financial and space constraints

• Collaborative and keen to engage with local networks

What the school offers its staff

What we offer

• Outstanding Early Yearswith the Hertfordshire EY Quality Mark

• A highly experienced, loyal and dedicated staff team

• Supportive parents and a strong community identity

• Creative, purposeful curriculum and vibrant learning environment

• Varied enrichment activities including arts, sports, forest school and swimming

• Excellent professional support through HFL, SEA and strong local networks

• A committed, knowledgeable governing board

Come and visit

We warmly encourage visits — we’d love to show you what makes our school special. To make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01923 239653 or email admin@nascotwoodinfants.herts.sch.uk

Find out more about this fantastic opportunity to lead a school where children truly matter on Teach in Herts at: https://www.teachinherts.com/find-a-job/view,headteacher_111336.htm

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

NWI Child Protection Policy Sept2025-26-v1.pdf - 1.2 MB (opens in new tab)

NWI Safer Recruitment Policy Sept 2025.pdf - 381 KB (opens in new tab)

Nascot Wood Infants HT Candidate Pack.pdf - 2.26 MB (opens in new tab)

About Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School website
• Email address: leadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org
• Phone number: 01923 239653
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nascot-wood-infant-and-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org.

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