Part Time Headteacher

Chater Infant School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7RD

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Group 2
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Group 2

Part Time Headteacher job summary

The Governing Body of Chater Infant School is seeking to appoint an experienced Headteacher to join the school in a part-time job-share role (0.5 FTE) from September 2026. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside our current, very experienced and highly successful Headteacher, ensuring continuity and shared strategic leadership. Flexibility within the working pattern will be considered.

About our school

Chater Infant School is a thriving two-form entry maintained infant school serving a richly diverse community. Our inclusive ethos is central to everything we do and our children are happy, confident learners who feel safe, valued and respected.

In July 2024, an ungraded Ofsted inspection confirmed that the school continues to be judged Good, with inspectors recognising strong practice and identifying features that indicate the school could be considered Outstanding at its next graded inspection. High expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to inclusion were key strengths noted.

The role

Working as part of a job-share headship, the successful candidate will contribute to the strategic leadership of the school, supporting high-quality teaching and learning while sustaining the school’s nurturing, ambitious culture. This role would suit a current or former headteacher who values collaborative leadership and flexible working.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced headteacher with a proven record of effective leadership
• Demonstrates strong, inclusive and values-driven leadership
• Thrives in a collaborative job-share partnership
• Has a deep understanding of infant education
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and pupil wellbeing
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, families, governors and partners

Please note: Only candidates with previous headship experience will be considered.

Why join Chater Infant School?

• Work alongside a highly experienced and successful Headteacher
• Lead within a successful, inclusive and outward-looking school
• Be part of a warm, diverse and supportive community
• Benefit from a skilled, committed staff team
• Enjoy a flexible, well-established job-share arrangement
• Be supported by an engaged and effective Governing Body

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged via the school office.

For more information, please see the Headteacher Recruitment Pack and visit www.chaterinfants.herts.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

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.

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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 Chater Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chater Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chater-infant-school

Chater Infant School is an inclusive and multi cultural two form entry school with a Nursery.  We are a very successful, well organised and resourced school. At Chater we know our school is very special and we are proud of our achievements.  Our friendly and caring school lies at the heart of a diverse community and prides itself on enabling pupils from many different cultures and religions to work happily together. 

We are committed to safeguarding children. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and medical check.   References will be obtained in advance on any candidate being shortlisted for interview. 

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