Interim Headteacher

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity? We are looking for a senior leader to become Interim Headteacher of the Boys’ School until the substantive role is filled. We offer an exceptional opportunity for career development. Job shares are welcomed but candidates should apply individually.

Hasmonean MAT has an enviable reputation for all-round educational excellence in both Jewish and secular education, preparing students for success in world-class universities and in their lives beyond school.

The Governors and Trustees seek an exceptional leader to join as the Interim Headteacher of the Boys’ School to make a crucial contribution to the continued success of Hasmonean as a whole. Working closely with the CEO, Andrew McClusky, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to help a high performing organisation seize the opportunities and meet the challenges of a rapidly changing local and national educational landscape.

You will be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and the track record to maintain the excellent relationship that exists with both staff and students, whilst setting challenging goals that motivate and foster continued improvement.

The successful candidate will possess strong intellectual abilities, first class strategic and communication skills, and a substantial track record of senior leadership gained as a Head, Deputy or Assistant Head in a high performing academic environment. You will inspire a committed senior leadership team and engage the entire community in the pursuit of excellence. In return you will have the opportunity to build on our solid foundations and be part of shaping the future success of Hasmonean Boys’ School.

We welcome applications from current Headteachers / Principals, Deputy Headteachers and Assistant Headteachers.

Hasmonean is committed to appointing the very best possible candidate regardless of their age; whether or not they are pregnant; whether or not they are disabled; their marital status; their race, colour or nationality, ethnic or national origin; their religion, belief or lack of religion/ belief; their sex; or their sexual orientation.

For a confidential discussion regarding this post, to request an application pack or to arrange a visit, please call Brett Coventry on 020 7259 8770 or 07879 692409.

To apply you are required to complete a school application form. To request an application pack, please email hasmonean@hays.com 

Your application is a direct permanent application to our school, not through agency, Hays is our search partner and supports our recruitment.

Hasmonean High School for Boys

Holders Hill Road

LONDON

NW4 1NA

https://hasmoneanmat.org.uk/

Hasmonean MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

The brochure for the Headteacher role outlines the job description and person specification for this role, as well as the Headteachers’ standards, and can be found on our website https://hasmoneanmat.org.uk/vacancies/

Applicants are asked to provide daytime and evening contact details.

Closing date for applications: Monday 24 November 2025, 12.00

We reserve the right to close these vacancies early should we receive an overwhelming response.