Headteacher
Oaklands Infant School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9PH14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 7 - 13
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
Are you an inspiring leader with the vision, warmth and ambition to help every child flourish?
We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our highly regarded infant school into its next chapter. This is a wonderful opportunity to build upon strong foundations, work alongside a talented and committed team, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.
As Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership while nurturing the caring, inclusive culture that makes Oaklands such a special place to learn and work. You will champion excellent teaching and learning, high aspirations for all pupils, and ensure children's wellbeing remains central to the life of the school.
About Our School
Oaklands Infant School is a welcoming one-form entry school with approximately 180 pupils. We are proud of our strong sense of community, excellent pastoral care and positive relationships with children, families and the wider community.
Our school offers:
- Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
- A caring, nurturing and inclusive environment
- High expectations for every child's personal and academic success
- A broad and ambitious curriculum that values achievement and wellbeing equally
- Dedicated and talented staff committed to continual improvement
- Strong support from Bridge Academy Trust and governors
- Positive and effective partnerships with parents and the local community
Our children are articulate, confident and proud ambassadors for their school. They are looking for a leader who will inspire them, listen to their views and help them continue to thrive.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Is a values-driven leader with a clear vision for excellence
- Has a successful track record of improving outcomes for children
- Champions inclusion and believes every child can succeed
- Places children's wellbeing, personal development and achievement at the heart of decision-making
- Can inspire, develop and empower staff
- Builds strong relationships with pupils, families, governors and the wider community
- Has the strategic leadership skills to drive sustainable school improvement
- Values collaboration and will embrace the opportunities available through Bridge Academy Trust
What the school offers its staff
In Return We Offer
- The opportunity to lead a successful and well-loved school with a strong community identity
- Wonderful children who make us proud every day
- A dedicated, talented and supportive staff team
- Committed governors and a highly supportive Trust
- Access to high-quality professional development and leadership networks
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Bridge Academy Trust
- A school with clear values and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing
Join Us
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who wants to make a genuine difference while building on the many strengths of an already successful school. Whether you are an experienced Headteacher or an outstanding senior leader ready for your first headship, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. We would love to welcome you to Oaklands so you can experience first-hand our caring ethos, ambitious vision and wonderful children.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oaklands Infant School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 168 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
Oaklands Infant School is a happy, popular school, set in small but beautiful grounds in Old Moulsham, Chelmsford. All members of the school community are committed to doing the best for the children entrusted to our care, placing the happiness and well-being of each individual child at the heart of everything we do.
Oaklands Infant School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy
Arranging a visit to Oaklands Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org.
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