Journeys Academy is an exciting new 60 place primary special school opening in the Autumn Term 2026 in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.  Purpose-built to provide exceptional education for children with communication and autism needs, it will be developed on the historic site of the former Sunnybank Primary School (closed in 2007) at 29 Field View Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2NA.

Becoming the founding Deputy Headteacher of Journeys Academy is not just about supporting school leadership — it is about helping to build it from the ground up. You will play a central role in shaping the school’s ethos, curriculum and culture, working alongside the Headteacher to recruit and develop the staff team. Your leadership will establish the foundations on which future generations of children and families will thrive, creating a legacy that endures well beyond the school’s opening.

Starting in April 2026, you will play a pivotal role in building Journeys Academy by:

o   Recruiting and inducting staff

o   Supporting the design of the curriculum

o   Supporting the creation of policies and procedures

o   Supporting children’s transition into the school in September 2026

Please see attached Recruitment Pack for full details on this exciting role.

To  arrange a discussion about this role, please email HR@agoralearning.co.uk. 

The Agora Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Please note that all recruitment is handled directly by our team; we do not work with external agencies.