Headteacher
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f206971e-eb52-461c-b71d-194cfc80b8bb |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Could you lead a school where every child is empowered to succeed and belong?
Imagine stepping into a characterful Edwardian building full of heart, ambition, and purpose - where diversity is celebrated, relationships matter, and learning is both joyful and forward-thinking.
At Parkgate Junior School in North Watford, you’ll join a richly multicultural community with over 30 languages spoken. Every pupil has access to a Chromebook and to a curriculum that blends tradition with innovation. You’ll get a committed staff team who value autonomy and collaboration, a supportive SLT and governing body, and facilities including a dance stage, outdoor gym, and basketball court. Our ethos - the “Parkgate Family” - runs through everything we do.
As Headteacher, you will:
• Be a visible, emotionally intelligent leader who builds trust through openness and empathy
• Empower staff and foster a culture of collaboration and professional respect
• Lead a responsive, inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all learners
• Champion pupils with additional and complex needs through creative, personalised support
• Bring energy, resilience, and fresh vision while honouring the school’s strong foundations
• Work closely with SLT and governors to drive strategic improvement
• Engage actively in school life, supporting pupils, staff, and families with consistency and care
If you believe in education that nurtures confidence, curiosity, and community, Parkgate could be your next chapter.
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, inclusive school community with a strong family ethos.
• A committed and empowered staff team who value autonomy and collaboration.
• A supportive senior leadership team working closely and cohesively.
• A culture of innovation where new ideas are welcomed and supported
• Strong relationships with families built on openness and proactive engagement.
• A well-established digital learning environment with 1:1 Chromebook access.
• A diverse pupil population supported through inclusive SEN-focused provision.
• Excellent facilities including basketball court, outdoor gym and dance stage.
• A supportive and engaged governing body committed to the school’s continued success.
• A proud legacy of strong leadership.
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.
Could you lead a school where every child is empowered to succeed and belong?
Imagine stepping into a characterful Edwardian building full of heart, ambition, and purpose - where diversity is celebrated, relationships matter, and learning is both joyful and forward-thinking.
At Parkgate Junior School in North Watford, you’ll join a richly multicultural community with over 30 languages spoken. Every pupil has access to a Chromebook and to a curriculum that blends tradition with innovation. You’ll get a committed staff team who value autonomy and collaboration, a supportive SLT and governing body, and facilities including a dance stage, outdoor gym, and basketball court. Our ethos - the “Parkgate Family” - runs through everything we do.
As Headteacher, you will:
• Be a visible, emotionally intelligent leader who builds trust through openness and empathy
• Empower staff and foster a culture of collaboration and professional respect
• Lead a responsive, inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all learners
• Champion pupils with additional and complex needs through creative, personalised support
• Bring energy, resilience, and fresh vision while honouring the school’s strong foundations
• Work closely with SLT and governors to drive strategic improvement
• Engage actively in school life, supporting pupils, staff, and families with consistency and care
If you believe in education that nurtures confidence, curiosity, and community, Parkgate could be your next chapter.
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, inclusive school community with a strong family ethos.
• A committed and empowered staff team who value autonomy and collaboration.
• A supportive senior leadership team working closely and cohesively.
• A culture of innovation where new ideas are welcomed and supported
• Strong relationships with families built on openness and proactive engagement.
• A well-established digital learning environment with 1:1 Chromebook access.
• A diverse pupil population supported through inclusive SEN-focused provision.
• Excellent facilities including basketball court, outdoor gym and dance stage.
• A supportive and engaged governing body committed to the school’s continued success.
• A proud legacy of strong leadership.
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.