Job Description

Deputy Head Teacher - Urgent Appointment (Immediate / January or February Half-Term Start)
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire (London Fringe)
Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 (Leadership Scale - dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (with strong potential for permanent)
Phase: Primary

Immediate interviews - shortlisting now.
An ambitious and welcoming primary school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Teacher to start as soon as possible. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you can make an instant, visible impact on pupils, staff, and the wider school community.

The school needs a confident, proactive leader to support the Headteacher, and help drive rapid school improvement. If you're ready for your next leadership challenge and available now (or from February half-term), this role offers both challenge and genuine career progression.

We need someone who can start quickly and bring strong leadership from day one.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be an outstanding primary practitioner with proven leadership experience

  • Have the confidence to lead, motivate, and inspire staff and pupils immediately

  • Be a strategic thinker with excellent communication and people skills

  • Be deeply committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

  • Be available to start immediately or by February half-term

The school offers:

  • A supportive and forward-thinking senior leadership team

  • Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn

  • A collaborative, high-performing staff team

  • A competitive London Fringe leadership salary (up to £80,000 for exceptional candidates)

  • The potential for a permanent leadership role

Apply now - this role is being filled urgently.
Submit your CV today for immediate consideration or call Carlo at our St Albans office on 01727 236 255 to discuss the role confidentially. Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be arranged promptly.