Head Teacher

Head Teacher

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 29 May 2026


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 11 June 2026


• Location: Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG


• Company: Teaching Vacancies


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: 642bd683-e9ea-4e41-a30b-77d553c6b1f0-1

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our current Head Teacher has chosen to retire after dedicating their entire career to our school culminating in a successful period of leadership. In partnership with the Local governors, we are seeking to appoint a Head Teacher who can build on strong foundations and provide confident, values-motivated leadership from January 2027.

We are looking for a child-centred leader who values staff, champions inclusion and collaboration, and sets high expectations for all. Our HIVE motto -Believing, Belonging, Becoming - underpins everything we do and reflects our commitment to nurturing confident learners and a strong sense of community.

Moulsham Infant School is a friendly, safe, exciting place to learn. High standards and positive behaviour are expected by all. Learning is made fun and accessible- promoting a love of school life.

The education, happiness and well-being of every child is our priority and is at the heart of everything we do. Together with families, we establish the foundations of children's life-long learning skills alongside nurturing personal qualities which benefit both them and the wider community.

Moulsham Infants is a school at the heart of its community. Our pupils are proud of their achievements, our staff are committed and reflective, and our governors are ambitious for continued improvement.

What the school offers its staff

As part of the HIVE family of schools, the successful candidate will benefit from strong central support across finance, HR and estates, allowing a clear focus on educational leadership and school improvement.

Information about the Trust and our Schools:

HIVE Family of Schools- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infant School, Highwood Primary School, Writtle Infant and Writtle Junior School, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. HIVE is a fully inclusive family of schools, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront of everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

• 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.

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We are looking for a child-centred leader who values staff, champions inclusion and collaboration, and sets high expectations for all. Our HIVE motto -Believing, Belonging, Becoming - underpins everything we do and reflects our commitment to nurturing confident learners and a strong sense of community.

Moulsham Infant School is a friendly, safe, exciting place to learn. High standards and positive behaviour are expected by all. Learning is made fun and accessible- promoting a love of school life.

The education, happiness and well-being of every child is our priority and is at the heart of everything we do. Together with families, we establish the foundations of children's life-long learning skills alongside nurturing personal qualities which benefit both them and the wider community.

Moulsham Infants is a school at the heart of its community. Our pupils are proud of their achievements, our staff are committed and reflective, and our governors are ambitious for continued improvement.

What the school offers its staff

As part of the HIVE family of schools, the successful candidate will benefit from strong central support across finance, HR and estates, allowing a clear focus on educational leadership and school improvement., HIVE Family of Schools- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infant School, Highwood Primary School, Writtle Infant and Writtle Junior School, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. HIVE is a fully inclusive family of schools, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront of everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive