Secondment to the Extended Leadership Team (ELT)

• Location: Hertswood Academy, Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5LG

• Hours: Full-Time

• Contract Type: Secondment (1 year Fixed Term)

• Reporting To: Senior Leaders

• Positions available: 1 +

Are you an ambitious and dedicated teacher looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to gain valuable, hands-on senior leadership experience while making a strategic impact across our school community?

Hertswood Academy is delighted to offer an exciting internal professional development opportunity for a passionate educator to join our Extended Leadership Team (ELT) on a fixed-term secondment.

Main Purpose of the Role

This secondment is specifically designed to bridge the gap between middle and senior leadership. Working closely alongside the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will gain first hand experience in shaping the school’s future while maintaining a timetabled teaching commitment that models the highest standard of the Teachers' Standards.

Your exact leadership portfolio will be to be confirmed (TBC) upon appointment, allowing us to match your specific strengths and career goals with our school priorities. Potential areas of responsibility could include but are not limited to:

• Staff Wellbeing & Staff Development / CPD

• Student Attendance & Engagement

• Cultural Capital and the House system

• Literacy and Oracy

• SEND & Student Inclusion

• Digital Innovation

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Vision: Support the senior leadership team in driving the school's vision and strategic priorities, contributing directly to aspects of school improvement planning.

• School Culture & Behaviour: Help maintain high educational standards and foster excellent student behaviour. Contribute actively to creating a positive, inclusive environment, and support efforts to improve student attendance.

• Curriculum & Assessment: Support the high-quality implementation of the school’s curriculum, assist with student assessment, and champion the inclusion of all student groups.

• Organisational Management: Assist with the day-to-day running of the school, supporting the smooth operation of specific school functions and ensuring the effective use of resources for assigned projects.

• Staff Management & Partnership: Lead and participate in professional development activities, support school policies and procedures, and collaborate with external professionals and organisations as required.

What We Are Looking For

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher or middle leader who demonstrates:

• A proven track record of outstanding classroom practice and a commitment to the Teachers' Standards.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the desire to develop school-wide policies and procedures.

• The resilience and adaptability required to balance a teaching timetable with leadership responsibilities.

Important Information

Safeguarding Note: Hertswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Equal Opportunities: Hertswood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To Apply: All applications must be made on My New Term

Please note that the job description outlines the general nature of the secondment role and is not an exhaustive list of all tasks. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the role.