Headteacher

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ

56 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 April 2026

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 November 2025

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
• Full-time equivalent salary: £68,075 - £75,243

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A passion for delivering high-quality education within a nurturing environment, making a positive difference to children's lives and wellbeing, in line with our SCARF values.
• Proven leadership skills, or relevant experience and a willingness to actively develop these through professional learning and reflection.
• Strategic thinking and planning aimed at delivering a broad, balanced and inspiring curriculum for all children, whatever their ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to building strong relationships across the school and wider community.
• The ability to adapt and lead effectively in an ever-changing educational landscape.
• A deep commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of all children and staff.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• A supportive and welcoming school community with happy, enthusiastic children who love to learn.
• Incredibly experienced, dedicated and hardworking colleagues who are motivated and passionate about nurturing and educating our children.
• A supportive, encouraging and willing Governing Body that is committed to helping the school continue to grow and succeed.
• A school recognised by Ofsted as ‘Good’ (October 2024), with the ambition to continue learning, improving and delivering for our learners.
• Recently expanded nursery provision, offering an even stronger start for our youngest learners.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established, successful, actively inclusive and forward-thinking Infant School. We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic leader with the ability, experience and aspirations to continue the successful journey of our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school, following our inspection in October 2024.

At King’s Ford Infant School and Nursery, our ethos is shaped by our SCARF values – Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience and Friendship – which underpin everything we do and reflect the nurturing environment we create for our children, colleagues and community. Our school motto, “Where Everyone Matters and Every Day Counts,” captures our belief that every child deserves the very best start to their educational journey. The Headteacher plays a vital role in bringing this vision to life, ensuring it is reflected in every classroom, every interaction, and every decision made across the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

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About King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 161 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Ford Infant School and Nursery website
• Email address: sbm@kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01206 574524
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-ford-infant-school-and-nursery

Kings Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to working with all those involved in children’s development and learning to provide a safe, caring, secure, stimulating and welcoming learning environment.

We value each individual and encourage them to do their best, respect each other and their beliefs, taking pride in everything they do.

Arranging a visit to King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk.

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