Deputy Headteacher

Longdean School

Full Time - Leadership Pay Scale 18 - 22 with outer fringe

Required from: September 2026

Longdean School (Hemel Hempstead) is seeking to appoint a hardworking and ambitious Deputy Head Teacher to complement our leadership team. Initially, the successful candidate will lead on inclusion, behaviour and pastoral provision.

Longdean School is a good school (Ofsted November 2025). Longdean is an inclusive, calm, purposeful and welcoming community. Our students, staff and families are proud to belong to a school where our motto, “Rejoice in thy youth,” is truly lived. Our students feel known, safe and supported, and they thrive because they are given opportunities to develop their strengths and talents. I encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our school.

Applications should be sent to: HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk CVs will not be accepted.

L18 to L22 with outer fringe

Application deadline: 24 March 2026

Interviews: First round 16 April 2026 – after this we will shortlist successful candidates for a second-round interview on 17 April 2026

A tour of the school and/or a conversation about the role can be arranged. Please contact Charlotte Anthony, PA to the Headteacher, c.anthony@longdean.herts.sch.uk, to arrange a mutually convenient time.

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.

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

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.