Assistant Head Teacher - Inclusion

Moulsham Junior School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L6-L12 (£58,567-£67,898)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Moulsham Junior School, part of HIVE family of schools, is a thriving 5/6 form entry school with a deep commitment to inclusion, aspiration and belonging. As we continue to grow and strengthen our provision, we are looking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and positive senior leader to join our dynamic team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is warm, patient and able to promote a strong sense of belonging for children, families and staff while also being:

• Driven to keep developing- professionally curious with the desire to continually grow in skills, knowledge and experience
• Passionate about high‑quality, inclusive teaching and learning that genuinely reaches every child
• Experienced in working with a wide range of educational needs, with the understanding needed to lead provision for all
• Analytical and reflective, able to use data creatively to track pupil progress in multiple ways
• Equipped with humour, resilience and emotional intelligence- essential qualities in our vibrant community

Who We Are Looking For- We welcome applications from individuals who are:

• Experienced SENCOs or senior leaders looking to deepen their SEND leadership
• Middle leaders ready for the next step into a whole‑school role
• Passionate advocates for inclusive education who want to make a real difference

If you share our belief that every child deserves to feel a sense of belonging and be exposed to a wide range of opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, these can be arranged by contacting the HR officer on 01245 352098 or by emailing hr@moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer- At Moulsham Junior School, you will be joining a compassionate, committed and ambitious team:

✔ Exceptional support from highly experienced senior leaders at both school and Trust level

✔ A collaborative environment where your ideas, expertise and leadership will shape future provision

✔ A place as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, influencing strategic direction

✔ The opportunity to contribute to the future of Moulsham Junior School as part of the HIVE family of schools, where inclusion and aspiration sit at the heart of everything we do

✔ A warm, welcoming school community where children love to learn and staff love to work

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Moulsham Juniors is part of the HIVE Family of Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, trustees to share this commitment.

Recruitment follows keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service
medical
online/social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advert - Assistant Head Teacher - Inclusion - March 2026.docx - 585 KB (opens in new tab)

AHT Inc March 26 JD and PS.docx - 48.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Moulsham Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 685 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moulsham Junior School website
• Email address: cmears@moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moulsham-junior-school

Arranging a visit to Moulsham Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cmears@moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk.

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