Current Vacancies

HEADTEACHER – Samuel Ryder Academy, St Albans

     L33-39 • Required for September 2026

The Scholars’ Education Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational leader for Samuel Ryder Academy, as the school continues its mission to deliver the highest possible quality of education for the young people in its care.  We are seeking an experienced leader, with a passion for ensuring that nothing is impossible if it enables students to achieve their very best. This is a rare opportunity for the right candidate to take the school forward to the next stage of its development.

OFSTED inspected the Academy in June 2022 and judged the school to be GOOD with Leadership and Management, Personal Development and Sixth - form Provision graded OUTSTANDING.

The Academy has a clear vision and ethos which has led to outstanding results and is the school of choice for local parents.  Key to success is a relentless focus on high quality teaching and learning and a flexible and innovative curriculum enabling learners to follow individualised pathways to suit their abilities and aspirations. Our specialisms are English and Digital Technologies, and as an Apple Distinguished School and the Regional Training Centre for Apple in Hertfordshire, we have innovative use of iPad technology across the school.  There are excellent facilities for both staff and students.

The successful candidate will have an expert knowledge of the latest pedagogical developments coupled with a track record of innovation and improvement.  They will also have the interpersonal and leadership skills to bring together stakeholders to support all students in fulfilling their potential.  To help them deliver this vision, they will have the support of the wider Scholars’ Education Trust of which Samuel Ryder has been a valued member since 2012.

If you are looking for the next challenge in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you.  For more information about the school, the trust and the role, please see the Headteacher pack, with job description and personal specification attached.

The SET application form should be downloaded from the Trust website:  Current Vacancies - Scholars Education Trust

Applications

Applications should be addressed to Matt Gauthier, Co-CEO, Scholars’ Education Trust and sent to hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk

A tour of the school and/or a conversation about the role can be arranged, please contact HR on the above email or call 01727 734424 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Closing date: 9am 9^th March 2026

Interview date: 24^th and 25^th March 2026

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Declaration of criminal offences: The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

Equal Opportunity: Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.