Headteacher

Hillmead Primary School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4PW

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £69332 - £80135
• Pay scale: L12 - L18 Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hillmead Primary School is a warm, inclusive and proudly child-centred community serving a diverse population in Bishop’s Stortford. Guided by our ethos;Include, Inspire, Empower, we are committed to ensuring every child receives the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

We are seeking an exceptional leader, a current headteacher, an experienced deputy headteacher, assistant headteacher or someone with equivalent senior leadership experience, who shares our belief in equity, creativity and high-quality inclusive practice. You will be a strong, proactive communicator, skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents. You will understand the importance of clarity, emotional intelligence and early intervention when supporting and leading others.

Our new headteacher will be an inspiring curriculum leader with experience across the primary phases, able to champion our creative and oracy-rich approach to teaching and learning. You will value staff wellbeing, encourage professional autonomy and foster a culture where every member of the team feels empowered and appreciated.

Hillmead is a school with significant strengths, a dedicated and stable staff, a welcoming culture, high levels of inclusion and strong community partnerships. We also face the challenges common to many schools: increasing SEND need, financial pressure and falling birth rates. We are looking for a leader who can navigate these with strategic clarity, optimism and moral purpose.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a highly supportive governing body and excellent professional development. Whether you are new to Hertfordshire or embarking on your first headship, you will benefit from access to HFL Education’s Moving to New Headship programme, alongside tailored support and strong local professional networks. You will also join a community that cares deeply about its school, with children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to welcome a leader who believes in them and helps them shine.

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 Hillmead Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 226 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hillmead Primary School website
• Email address: leadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillmead-primary-school

At Hillmead School, our vision is to inspire pupils to become life-long learners. We provide a stimulating, caring and safe environment for our pupils to achieve their full potential.

"Hillmead Primary is a "Good School". Leaders, including governors, have established a strong and clear ethos which aims to provide a stimulating, caring and safe environment for all pupils. It shines through all aspects of school life." - Ofsted 2018

Arranging a visit to Hillmead Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org.

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