Assistant Head Teacher

Job Description

Assistant Head Teacher - Inclusion

Leadership Scale L6-L12 (£58,569 - £67,898)

Depending on experience

Moulsham Junior School, part of HIVE family of schools, is a thriving 5/6 form entry school with a deep commitment to inclusion, aspiration and belonging. As we continue to grow and strengthen our provision, we are looking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and positive senior leader to join our dynamic team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is warm, patient and able to promote a strong sense of belonging for children, families and staff while also being:

Driven to keep developing- professionally curious with the desire to continually grow in skills, knowledge and experience

Passionate about high‑quality, inclusive teaching and learning that genuinely reaches every child

Experienced in working with a wide range of educational needs, with the understanding needed to lead provision for all

Analytical and reflective, able to use data creatively to track pupil progress in multiple ways

Equipped with humour, resilience and emotional intelligence- essential qualities in our vibrant community

What We Offer- At Moulsham Junior School, you will be joining a compassionate, committed and ambitious team:

✔ Exceptional support from highly experienced senior leaders at both school and Trust level

✔ A collaborative environment where your ideas, expertise and leadership will shape future provision

✔ A place as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, influencing strategic direction

✔ The opportunity to contribute to the future of Moulsham Junior School as part of the HIVE family of schools, where inclusion and aspiration sit at the heart of everything we do

✔ A warm, welcoming school community where children love to learn and staff love to work

Who We Are Looking For- We welcome applications from individuals who are:

Experienced SENCOs or senior leaders looking to deepen their SEND leadership

Middle leaders ready for the next step into a whole‑school role

Passionate advocates for inclusive education who want to make a real difference

If you share our belief that every child deserves to feel a sense of belonging and be exposed to a wide range of opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, these can be arranged by contacting the HR officer on 01245 352098 or by emailing hr@moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk

(Please note that we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible)

Moulsham Junior School and its governing body take their safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and expect all staff to do likewise. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, social media checks and an enhanced DBS check

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.