Interim Headteacher (Fixed-term 1 year initially)
Moss Hall Nursery School, London, N3 1NR62 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £70,473 - £82,816
Pay scale
- L11-L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an exceptional school leader with the determination, energy and passion to build on excellent foundations for further success, and with the ability to manage change and support wellbeing.
The successful candidate will have experience of leading early years provision. They will be a skilled leader of staff, a role model for engaging with the children in their care and an accomplished communicator. They will have a strong understanding of child development and a commitment to a play-based curriculum which enables all children to make good progress. They will work effectively with staff, parents, governors and the wider community in developing our provision.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- an inspiring learning environment with extensive outdoor space
- children who love to learn
- committed and enthusiastic staff
- engaged parents
Moss Hall Nursery School is a popular school; the children come from a rich variety of cultural backgrounds and they love to learn. The school is committed to a child centred pedagogy where children are engaged in rich and motivating learning experiences. Moss Hall Nursery School is set in a spacious Victorian building with an extensive, well-resourced outdoor learning environment and the staff team are experienced, enthusiastic and committed to providing an environment which supports active and independent learning. Close links with the adjoining infant and junior schools are maintained.
Further information about the job
We are reviewing applications as they arrive and we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the deadline, so please apply as soon as possible.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback except to those candidates who are invited to interview.
To organise a visit please contact our school office on 020 8445 2518 or email office@mosshallnursery.barnetmail.net.
To apply for the role please complete the attached application form and submit to the school office: office@mosshallnursery.barnetmail.net
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Barnet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced CRB Clearance.
Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Moss Hall Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 5
- Education phase
- Nursery
- School size
- 104 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Moss Hall Nursery School website
- Email address
- office@mosshallnursery.barnetmail.net
- Phone number
- 020 8445 2518
Moss Hall Nursery School is an outstanding and popular school for children aged 2 years to rising 5 years of age. The children come from a rich variety of cultural backgrounds and they love to learn. The school is set in a spacious Victorian building with an extensive outdoor learning environment. The staff team are wonderful, experienced, enthusiastic and committed to providing an environment which supports active and independent learning.
Arranging a visit to Moss Hall Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mosshallnursery.barnetmail.net.
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