Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | b6937270-6f30-48c2-a45c-962ad61f57ec |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role
This is a wonderful opportunity for a leader who believes in the power of early education, values creativity and nurture, and wants to shape the next phase of a much-loved and highly aspirational infant school.
Nascot Wood is one of Watford’s most sought-after infant schools — and a place where children truly matter.
Our ethos blendshigh expectations,strong nurture, and a belief that children thrive when their emotional, social and cognitive development are all supported. Building Learning Power and metacognition are embedded across the school, helping children become confident and independent learners.
Who we’re looking for
We want a Headteacher who is:
• Warm, visible and approachable
• Passionate about early years and infant education
• Committed to inclusion and high expectations for all
• Able to bring energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas
• A positive leader who inspires staff and families
• Skilled at working within tight financial and space constraints
• Collaborative and keen to engage with local networks
What the school offers its staff
What we offer
• Outstanding Early Yearswith the Hertfordshire EY Quality Mark
• A highly experienced, loyal and dedicated staff team
• Supportive parents and a strong community identity
• Creative, purposeful curriculum and vibrant learning environment
• Varied enrichment activities including arts, sports, forest school and swimming
• Excellent professional support through HFL, SEA and strong local networks
• A committed, knowledgeable governing board
Come and visit
We warmly encourage visits — we’d love to show you what makes our school special. To make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01923 239653 or email admin@nascotwoodinfants.herts.sch.uk
Find out more about this fantastic opportunity to lead a school where children truly matter on Teach in Herts at: https://www.teachinherts.com/find-a-job/view,headteacher_111336.htm
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.
About the role
This is a wonderful opportunity for a leader who believes in the power of early education, values creativity and nurture, and wants to shape the next phase of a much-loved and highly aspirational infant school.
Nascot Wood is one of Watford’s most sought-after infant schools — and a place where children truly matter.
Our ethos blendshigh expectations,strong nurture, and a belief that children thrive when their emotional, social and cognitive development are all supported. Building Learning Power and metacognition are embedded across the school, helping children become confident and independent learners.
Who we’re looking for
We want a Headteacher who is:
• Warm, visible and approachable
• Passionate about early years and infant education
• Committed to inclusion and high expectations for all
• Able to bring energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas
• A positive leader who inspires staff and families
• Skilled at working within tight financial and space constraints
• Collaborative and keen to engage with local networks
What the school offers its staff
What we offer
• Outstanding Early Yearswith the Hertfordshire EY Quality Mark
• A highly experienced, loyal and dedicated staff team
• Supportive parents and a strong community identity
• Creative, purposeful curriculum and vibrant learning environment
• Varied enrichment activities including arts, sports, forest school and swimming
• Excellent professional support through HFL, SEA and strong local networks
• A committed, knowledgeable governing board
Come and visit
We warmly encourage visits — we’d love to show you what makes our school special. To make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01923 239653 or email admin@nascotwoodinfants.herts.sch.uk
Find out more about this fantastic opportunity to lead a school where children truly matter on Teach in Herts at: https://www.teachinherts.com/find-a-job/view,headteacher_111336.htm
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.