Headteacher

December 2, 2024

The Governing Board of Roundwood Park School invites applications for the post of Headteacher of this excellent school. After fifteen very successful years of principled leadership, the current Headteacher is retiring in August 2025, and the school is looking to appoint his inspirational successor.

Roundwood Park School is seeking an experienced leader, who is excited to join the school and who has the vision to continue to drive research-led change so that it continues to offer its students a broad, well-balanced and well-resourced curriculum that will serve their needs in the future. The school is very proud of its students’ academic, sporting and creative achievements but also values their sense of social responsibility, desire to serve the community and determination to develop their individuality.

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Roundwood Park School, a single academy trust, is rated Outstanding by OFSTED (2023) and voted Sunday Times Comprehensive School of the Year 2024 for the Southeast Region.

“Roundwood Park School is ‘a place to flourish’. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, experience a high quality of education. Pupils meet leaders’ exceptionally high expectations for their work, personal development and behaviour. Pupils are happy and say that they feel safe as part of this community. Pupils say that this is a school where everyone’s differences are accepted and everyone is equal.” Ofsted November 2023.

Roundwood Park School has a strong sense of community which is enhanced by its vibrant House system. The school has modern and well-maintained facilities, including a sports centre, all-weather 3G pitch, well-equipped music department and extensive grounds. It is located to the north of Harpenden within easy reach of the town centre.

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