Headteacher

Moorlands Junior School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2LP

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L18-24

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an ambitious, compassionate and visionary leader to take the school forward from September 2026.

If you are passionate about making a difference and leading a school where children are inspired to learn and grow, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a Headteacher who shares our values and aspirations, someone who will continue to foster our nurturing environment whilst driving excellence in teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you a vibrant and inclusive environment, committed and enthusiastic staff and exceptional resources in which you will have the opportunity to shape the school in its future development

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Head Teacher Application - L18-L24.pdf - 13.4 MB (opens in new tab)

Application form.doc - 216 KB (opens in new tab)

About Moorlands Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 337 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moorlands Junior School website
• Email address: sbm@moorlandsjuniorschool.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorlands-junior-school-sale

Moorlands is a community junior school for pupils between 7-11 years. We are proud of our recent transformation, having expanded from a two to three form entry school. In addition to our 12 classes in mainstream, we have a 10 place resourced provision which we call our Small Specialist Class. The Small Specialist Class accommodates children with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) for complex learning and social communication difficulties: places are allocated by the Local Authority SENDIAS department

Arranging a visit to Moorlands Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@moorlandsjuniorschool.com.

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