Headteacher
Maulden Lower School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU36 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
30 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61,534.00 - £71,836.00 Annually (Actual)
Headteacher job summary
Inspiring leadership for an exceptional school community:
Due to the retirement of our long standing Headteacher, Maulden Lower School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, visionary and child-centred Headteacher to lead Maulden Lower into its next exciting chapter.
Maulden Lower School is a thriving and inclusive village school situated in the heart of Maulden, Bedfordshire. We are proud of our warm, welcoming environment and our committed staff, who work tirelessly to ensure every child thrives.
About Maulden Lower School
At Maulden Lower, our Vision is that children will be happy, kind and successful with a thirst for life and learning. They will be motivated by our school experience to achieve their personal potential in readiness for the next chapter of their lives.
Our ethos is built on:
Inclusivity - celebrating diversity and ensuring every pupil feels valued
Respect - fostering positive relationships across our community
A Love of Learning - nurturing curiosity, creativity and lifelong learning habits
We have strong and purposeful links with our local community. Through meaningful parental engagement and partnerships with local organisations, we enrich our curriculum and inspire our pupils.
To learn more about our wonderful, inclusive school community, please visit our website: www.mauldenlower.com
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
Is an inspirational leader with a clear commitment to pupil-centred education
Build on the strengths and values of our school
Values strong relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider community
Is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning
Brings a strategic, forward-thinking approach to school leadership
Will champion our ethos and continue to build on our strengths
What we offer:
A welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious school community
Enthusiastic, well behaved and happy children
A dedicated and experienced staff team
A supportive governing board
Opportunities for continuing professional development
A genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Maulden Lower School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 160 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maulden Lower School website
School location
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