Headteacher
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HU28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027 or sooner
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 May 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: We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for the right candidate
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15-L21 fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
Rickmansworth Park JMI School is seeking a headteacher to lead the school into its next phase, as our current headteacher moves on to a new challenge, following many years of committed, successful and highly valued leadership.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a thriving one-form entry primary school with an Outstanding Ofsted judgement, a strong local reputation and a supportive community. The school is oversubscribed, financially secure and well placed for the future, with a committed staff team and an experienced governing body.
The successful candidate will provide clear and visible leadership, working collaboratively with others and bringing their own leadership style, ideas and experience. Governors are proud of what has been achieved and are looking for a headteacher who can build on existing strengths while identifying opportunities for thoughtful development, rather than change for its own sake.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact Rebecca Davey, SBM atsbm@rickmansworthpark.herts.sch.ukto make an appointment. Tours will be taking place with our current headteacher, Jane Linch, on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays.
If you are a values-led leader who is motivated by making a positive difference for children, staff and the wider community, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply on the Teach in Herts website, using the standard online application form. CVs will not be considered. Should you need support, please contactleadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org
Please note late applications will not be considered.
Rickmansworth Park JMI School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
What the school offers its staff
You will be well supported by an experienced senior leadership team and an established staff group who are reflective, committed and invested in the continued success of the school. Leadership is viewed as a shared endeavour, with strong professional relationships at the heart of the school.
This role would suit an experienced headteacher seeking a fulfilling new challenge, or a deputy or assistant headteacher who is ready to step into headship with high-quality support in place.
Flexibility and wellbeing are important to us, and whilst this is a full time role, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- r.davey@rickmansworthpark.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01923770265
At Rickmansworth Park School we provide an inspiring and nurturing environment in order to maximise all pupils’ talents and gifts as well as increase their aspirations.
We do this through a clear focus on excellent teaching and a broad curriculum offering a range of exciting opportunities, giving all pupils a chance to thrive.
Rickmansworth Park is a one form entry school situated in beautiful parkland near to the tube station.
Arranging a visit to Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.davey@rickmansworthpark.herts.sch.uk.
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