Headteacher

Shorefields; Chelmsford, Eight Ash Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a passionate and experienced Headteacher to provide strategic leadership within a large primary school. The successful candidate will promote best practices in teaching and learning, inspire staff, and drive the achievement of every learner. This exciting opportunity requires leadership experience and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all students. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership to drive teaching and pupil achievement.
• Experience in creating inclusive educational environments.
• Ability to build relationships with community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the school.
• Inspire and empower staff to deliver high standards.
• Lead school improvement initiatives and foster collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Empathy

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant Leadership Experience

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 09/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 27 & 28 January 2026 Shortlisting Starts: 12/01/2026

DREAM REACH ACHIEVE GROW OPPORTUNITY NURTURE

HEADTEACHER JOB SUMMARY

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, and forward-thinking individual seeking a rewarding challenge in a large maintained primary school.

If you are passionate about working with children from all backgrounds and ethnicities in a diverse and fully inclusive environment, alongside a skilled and dedicated senior leadership team, a talented staff and caring group, and a supportive Governing body, we would be delighted to hear from you.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

St George's is an early years, key stage 1 and key stage 2 school operating over two sites. We are a fully inclusive community with an ethos that promotes care, nurture, and excellence in learning for our pupils, staff and stakeholders.

We celebrate the diversity of our school community, ensuring that every pupil receives the support & learning opportunities they need to thrive and become the best that they can be.

Our dedicated and committed staff are innovative, compassionate professionals who create an environment where every child is encouraged to reach their potential within a well‑resourced and supportive setting.

The school was judged as 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2023 in all areas including SEND and quality of education.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an individual who can provide strategic, visible & value led leadership that drives the highest standards of teaching, learning & pupil achievement.

The successful candidate will inspire and empower staff to deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of every learner. They will build strong, positive relationships with parents, Governors and the wider community, fostering collaboration and shared purpose.

They will also lead school improvement with high expectations, innovative thinking, and a relentless focus on excellence. Above all, they will model integrity, empathy, and professional resilience, qualities that shape the culture and daily life of the school.

In addition, the successful candidate will be able to work effectively with other schools as part of a consortium, contributing to wider collaboration and professional growth.

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school please call the school office on 01206 506800 to arrange an appointment. Visit days are planned to be 15 or 17 December 2025 and 7 or 8 January 2026.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Our school is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and Governors 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)

Disclosure and barring service (DBS)

Medical

Online & social media

Prohibition from teaching

Right to work

Satisfactory references

Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974 ( exceptions) order 1974.

School Type

Maintained

Education Phase

Primary

School Size

630

School Website

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Information about the School

We are passionate about our school. Why? … you ask.

It’s simple really. St. George’s School is at the heart our community. It is a well‑established school with a sense of pride, community spirit and values.

It is also a school which is proud to be pushing forward; trying to develop increasingly effective teaching and learning strategies that support all of our children … a truly inclusive place to be.

We are focused on improving many aspects of school life. We promote a love of reading for all children, grow skilled writers and mathematicians and support children effectively in both their learning and well‑being. We aim to provide an engaging curriculum for all our young learners through interest, breadth and depth, and offer excellent facilities, including state‑of‑the‑art ICT resourcing. Our curriculum drivers of Confidence, Aspiration, Resilience and Experience help prepare children to learn for life.

In recent years we have completed a new capital building programme which includes new classrooms, a new staff area, improved SEN areas and new libraries. Many of our classrooms are newly refurbished … lovely places to teach and learn! With capacity for 680 children, including our own nursery, we are one of the largest primary settings in the area, and provide a true team ethos in which to grow professionally.

However, we still have much to do and believe that by working in partnership to achieve a common purpose we can continue to provide a school that is at the cutting edge of educational practice. We are graded 'Good' by Ofsted (2023) and are an Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence. We have one of the highest value added progress ratings in the area.

So, as you can see, we really are passionate about our school and recognise that through enabling inspirational teaching, learning and leadership, we will set the school well on the way to improving further still.

The Headteacher and Governing Body

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.

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