Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) -  The Hemel Hempstead School

L14 – L18

Permanent, Full Time

Starting:  September 2026

The Hemel Hempstead School seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational leader to join the Senior Leadership Team.  

Working alongside the existing Deputy Headteacher, and a large pastoral support, intervention and attendance team, the successful applicant will have an unclouded vision, excellent team-working qualities and the strategic leadership skills to deliver improvements.  

You will be an experienced and self-motivated practitioner, with a proven track record of impact, and who has the vision, energy, and courage to further improve standards of values driven behaviour, attendance, and engagement with all aspects of school life.

The successful post holder will line manage pastoral staff and the Heads of Year across a whole key stage.  The role would also include leading for the school on The Hemel Hempstead Experience (The HHEx), educational trips and visits, and our careers programme.

Applications must include a letter to the Headteacher, of no more than two pages, font size 11, single spaced, giving your answers to the following questions: 

What would you do in the first three months and first year in post to ensure that every child is learning and living our values.

What would you do in the first three months and first year in post to ensure that every child feels like they Belong at The Hemel Hempstead School.

What would you do in the first three months and first year in post to ensure that every child, especially those who are SEND, Pupil Premium, or otherwise vulnerable are engaged with The HHEx.

Why are you the right person for this role, at our school and now?  

Diversity: 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.

If you are interested in joining us, further details and an application pack is available from HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9.00 am 15 May 2026

Interviews: 19 & 20 May 2026

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.