Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Rickmansworth Park JMI School is seeking a headteacher to lead the school into its next phase, as our current headteacher moves on to a new challenge, following many years of committed, successful and highly valued leadership.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a thriving one-form entry primary school with an Outstanding Ofsted judgement, a strong local reputation and a supportive community. The school is oversubscribed, financially secure and well placed for the future, with a committed staff team and an experienced governing body.

The successful candidate will provide clear and visible leadership, working collaboratively with others and bringing their own leadership style, ideas and experience. Governors are proud of what has been achieved and are looking for a headteacher who can build on existing strengths while identifying opportunities for thoughtful development, rather than change for its own sake.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact Rebecca Davey, SBM atsbm@rickmansworthpark.herts.sch.ukto make an appointment. Tours will be taking place with our current headteacher, Jane Linch, on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays.

If you are a values-led leader who is motivated by making a positive difference for children, staff and the wider community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply on the Teach in Herts website, using the standard online application form. CVs will not be considered. Should you need support, please contactleadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org

Please note late applications will not be considered.

Rickmansworth Park JMI School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

What the school offers its staff

You will be well supported by an experienced senior leadership team and an established staff group who are reflective, committed and invested in the continued success of the school. Leadership is viewed as a shared endeavour, with strong professional relationships at the heart of the school.

This role would suit an experienced headteacher seeking a fulfilling new challenge, or a deputy or assistant headteacher who is ready to step into headship with high-quality support in place.

Flexibility and wellbeing are important to us, and whilst this is a full time role, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.