Headteacher

Creating tomorrow’s citizens today

The governors of Simon Balle All-through School are looking to recruit an inspiring new Headteacher.

Located in the county town of Hertford, East Hertfordshire, Simon Balle All-through School is a very special place with a unique ethos. We are proud to be an all-through school and passionate about the opportunity it offers and have a long-established reputation in the community for delivering a first-class education to children and young people from 4-18.

The school has changed significantly in the past ten years and converted to an academy in November 2013. It became an all-through school in September 2015 and this academic year has been the first year the school has been at full capacity with children in all year groups from Early Years to Sixth Form. We were delighted to be graded Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2018 and endeavour to continue our journey of excellence.

Ambitious to grow and develop further

Governors are seeking to appoint a strategic and collaborative leader with purpose and drive to continue to lead our school in "creating tomorrow’s citizens today” and as such you will demonstrate a successful track record of leadership and have the talent and energy to inspire and develop those around you.

You will be a resilient leader with high aspirations and a passionate advocate for all through education and have the vision and experience to respond to the future challenges of the educational landscape within our society.

We are currently a Single Academy Trust (SAT) but are ambitious to grow and further develop.

For the right candidate, we offer:

• An inclusive school with a strong sense of identity and vibrant and talented community of children and young people.
• A dedicated, well qualified and experienced teaching team, SLT and middle leaders.
• A professional and experienced support team.
• Governors who are experienced, passionate about the school and bring a broad range of expertise.
• An excellent well-resourced and managed school with wide range of facilities.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Access to excellent CPD, tailored to support and meet your individual needs.
• The privilege to lead an outstanding school and continue giving our young people a first-class education to prepare them as ‘tomorrow’s citizens’.

If you are interested in the exciting proposition to lead Simon Balle All-through School and would like to find out more, we welcome you to come and visit. Our students will be delighted to show you our unique setting and give you an insight into their wonderful school. 

To arrange a suitable time to visit us, please contact admin@simonballe.herts.sch.uk or call 01992 410400.

Furthermore, if you would like an informal conversation about the role please contact: Paul Connolly, Chair of Governors at admin@simonballe.herts.sch.uk.

Please apply online at Teacher Recruitment, Hertfordshire UK - Headteacher (teachinherts.com) or download the attachment and send your completed application form to: leadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org 

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

You can also contact the HFL Recruitment Team with any queries  on 01438 544476.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Important dates:

Start Date: September 2023

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st March 2023, 09:00

Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 8th March 2023

Interview and Assessment Days: These will be taking place on 13th and 17th March

Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Students and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Students Safe in Education (September 2022).

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us. 

Closing date: 01/03/2023 09:00:00

Please note interview dates have changed due to scheduled industrial action

Simon Balle is known for its high expectations, first class education and its innovative approach. Our vision and values underpin all we do. Indeed, everyone who knows us or visits our school speaks of our distinct ethos with its strong sense of identity, values and community. This can be seen throughout our school; from our youngest children in our Larch Centre right up to our eighteen year old students within our Sixth Form. Our vision is clear – all members of the Simon Balle community are set high and challenging academic and personal targets and goals; thus they are given both the support and encouragement to succeed. We are so privileged as adults that the greatest gift we can give to our young people is a first class education to prepare them as ‘tomorrow’s citizens’ – the leaders, parents and workers in our globally diverse and competitive world. Simon Balle is an outstanding learning community and therefore teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do. Academic results are incredibly important. Our curriculum is relevant and fairly traditional, with a great emphasis upon the core subjects, humanities and languages, sitting alongside a promotion and love of the arts and creativity. Wider curriculum opportunities are equally important and this includes our vision for all students to explore and be curious about the world around them. At Simon Balle we strive for each child to achieve the very best academic standards alongside promoting the well being and flourishing of all of our young people. Strong moral values underpin our school’s aims and ethos, for students come first here and opportunities abound for all. We treat every child as an individual and they talk passionately about being part of a vibrant and exciting community, feeling safe and valued. Our children enjoy coming to school and we expect the very highest attendance. The quality of relationships is a hallmark of our school. We are passionate advocates for All Through Education. Through this we are able to serve our community and families ensuring a first class educational experience with continuity and progression. All through education offers many unique opportunities including shared experiences, powerful role models and in depth knowledge. This is truly a special place. This is truly an outstanding school. Alison Saunders, Headteacher 

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com