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Head Teacher- Moulsham Infant School (Chelmsford)
Salary: L12-L18
Start date: January 2027
"An inspiring opportunity to lead with purpose at the heart of a vibrant infant school."
Moulsham Infant School is seeking an inspirational, values‑driven Head Teacher to lead our successful three‑form entry school into its next chapter, following the retirement of our long‑serving Head Teacher.
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 serves approximately 270 pupils aged 4-7. Our enthusiastic pupils, committed staff and ambitious governing body work together to create a friendly, safe and inspiring learning environment.
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.
Visits are warmly encouraged.
For further information or to arrange a visit to the school with the CEO, Marie Staley, please contact recruitment@hivefamily.co.uk
- Closing Date: 11th June 2026
- Shortlisting: 15th June 2026
- Interviews: 2nd and 3rd July 2026
Moulsham Infant School is committed to the protection and safety of all pupils and adheres to the Safer Recruitment guidelines. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
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. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive
As an equal opportunities' employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join HIVE family of schools.
HIVE Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.
We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.