Assistant Head Teacher

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LocationHertfordshire
Salary£60k+
Posted14/01/2026
Closing date25/02/2026
Ref6967bd8fd694e
HoursFull time
ContractPermanent
Experienced | Management | Permanent
Leadership Group 12 - 16 (Salary) £66,665 - £73,539

Assistant Principal (Assistant Headteacher)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Cheshunt
Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Salary: Leadership Scale L12–L16
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Inspire. Lead. Make a Difference.

We are excited to invite applications for an Assistant Principal to join our thriving and ambitious school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader who thrives on collaboration, is passionate about teaching and learning, and is eager to shape innovative classroom practice in a supportive and positive environment.

About You

You will be an exceptional practitioner with the drive and enthusiasm to inspire young people and colleagues alike. You will bring energy, creativity, and high expectations, and will be committed to ensuring every student is supported to achieve their very best.

You will:

  • Inspire, motivate, and challenge students through outstanding teaching and leadership
  • Have a genuine passion for learning and teaching, with a specialism in Geography
  • Bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset to your work
  • Champion inclusion and firmly believe in the potential of every student
  • Be a confident communicator and a collaborative team player

What We Offer

  • The chance to play a key leadership role in a popular and growing school with an excellent local reputation
  • Modern facilities and a professional, well-resourced working environment
  • A supportive, collaborative staff culture where ideas are valued
  • A highly aspirational community where both students and staff are encouraged to excel

We are recruiting now and interviews will take place as soon as possible. If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV to Alison at Clarus Education. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by their personal consultant within 24 hours. For further details on how we handle your data, please refer to the ‘Privacy Notice’ on our website under the ‘About’ section.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an Assistant Head Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Assistant Head Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references.  This Assistant Head Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Assistant Head Teacher opportunity by sending your CV to Alison at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Assistant Head Teacher within 24 hours.

Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.