Overview
* Job Reference EDV/2026/LS/60526
* Location Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8JB
* Contract Type Permanent
* Contract Term Full-Time
* Salary £44,572.00 - £62,664.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + TLR1A with fringe
* Closing Date 9:00am, Fri 20th Mar, 2026
* Start Date Sept 26
* Positions Available 1
* Interview Date(s) 25 March 2026
About this Role
Director of Learning - Vocational Department
Longdean School
MPS/UPS + fringe
TLR 1A
Full-time
Permanent
Start: September 2026
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, exceptional individual to take on the role of Director of Learning for the Vocational Department at Longdean School. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and lead Travel and Tourism (Years 9 to 13) in addition to managing the department, which includes Food Technology and Hospitality & Catering (Years 7 to 11). They will be highly capable and aspire to support the students in their charge to achieve to the very best of their ability.
Longdean School is a good school (Ofsted March 2025). We strive for excellence by teaching and preparing our young people to have confidence, to accept and respond to challenges, to have an enduring passion for learning and to become independent thinkers with respect for themselves and others.
Longdean School is proud to work within Scholars\' Education Trust.
Diversity and Equality
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.
How to Apply and Contact
Further details and an application form are available from HR at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, the Trust website, or on 01727 734420 Option 2.
Closing date: 20 March 2026, 9am
Interviews: 25 March 2026
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Safeguarding and Legal
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. Declaration of criminal offences applies as described in the role information. If 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.
Related Documents
* 1. Child Protection Summary -SET.pdf
* 2. HOF Job Description Vocational...pdf
* 3. HOF Person Specification Vocat...pdf
* 4. SET Recruitment Pack 2026.pdf
Contact Details
Central HR
01727734424
ldn-hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk
Longdean School
Open Data obtained from: Department for Education
Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP3 8JB
01442217277
admin@longdean.herts.sch.uk
http://www.longdean.herts.sch.uk
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