Head Teacher

Moulsham Infant School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG

44 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L12 - L18 (£67,898 - £78,702)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our current Head Teacher has chosen to retire after dedicating their entire career to our school culminating in a successful period of leadership. In partnership with the Local governors, we are seeking to appoint a Head Teacher who can build on strong foundations and provide confident, values‑motivated leadership from January 2027.

We are looking for a child‑centred leader who values staff, champions inclusion and collaboration, and sets high expectations for all. Our HIVE motto –Believing, Belonging, Becoming – underpins everything we do and reflects our commitment to nurturing confident learners and a strong sense of community.

Moulsham Infant School is a friendly, safe, exciting place to learn. High standards and positive behaviour are expected by all. Learning is made fun and accessible- promoting a love of school life.

The education, happiness and well-being of every child is our priority and is at the heart of everything we do. Together with families, we establish the foundations of children’s life-long learning skills alongside nurturing personal qualities which benefit both them and the wider community.

Moulsham Infants is a school at the heart of its community. Our pupils are proud of their achievements, our staff are committed and reflective, and our governors are ambitious for continued improvement.

What the school offers its staff

As part of the HIVE family of schools, the successful candidate will benefit from strong central support across finance, HR and estates, allowing a clear focus on educational leadership and school improvement.

Information about the Trust and our Schools:

HIVE Family of Schools- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infant School, Highwood Primary School, Writtle Infant and Writtle Junior School, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. HIVE is a fully inclusive family of schools, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront of everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and 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.

About Moulsham Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 293 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moulsham Infant School website
• Email address: recruitment@hivefamily.co.uk
• Phone number: 01245352098
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moulsham-infant-school-chelmsford

Moulsham Infants serves approximately 270 pupils aged 4–7. Our enthusiastic pupils, committed staff and ambitious governing body work together to create a friendly, safe and inspiring learning environment.

Arranging a visit to Moulsham Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@hivefamily.co.uk.

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