SET Leader of Education - Primary

Scholars' Education Trust, St Albans, AL1 5AR

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Grade: Up to UPS3 + up to £2k LoE allowance

SET Leader of Education - Primary job summary

SET Leader of Education - Primary

Fixed Term for One Year

Part-Time, 0.2 or 0.4 FTE (1 or 2 days)

Pay Grade: Up to UPS3 + up to £2k LoE allowance

Start date: September 2026 or as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Primary SET Leader of Education. This role is a fantastic opportunity to support teaching in our schools, and a great chance to join our existing team of Leaders of Education, contributing to the success of SET pupils across the entire trust. The role is part-time, up to 0.4 FTE.

SET is a cross-phase trust of thirteen schools across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and West Essex, educating nearly 10,000 pupils from nursery through to sixth form. Our vision is clear: to work collaboratively so that every young person in our care achieves more than they ever believed possible. Our values: Achievement, Care and Excellence (ACE), underpin everything we do.

The successful candidate will be an exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success and the ability to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils. They will have strong interpersonal skills and an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum, effective pedagogy and assessment. We are happy to accept applications from individuals with expertise in EYFS, KS1 or KS2.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for progression as we are committed to fully supporting professional development and helping our colleagues achieve their career potential. SET Leaders of Education are expected to travel to the different schools of the trust as necessary and their work is coordinated by the Director of Education.

If you are a motivated individual with a commitment to high standards and a passion for primary education, we would be delighted to hear from you!

If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

For further information on the role please contact HR on hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or 01727 734424. Please apply via My New Term using the link below:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/4533/EDV-2026-SET-90229

Closing date for application: 22 June 2026 at 9.00 am*

Date of Interview: ASAP

Start date: 01 September 2026 or sooner

*We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Scholars’ Education Trust

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school 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 and the Barring Service Check

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

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

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 Scholars' Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/scholars-education-trust

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