Headteacher

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Bedford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£71,836 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Leadership Education School Management Teaching Community Engagement Strategic Planning Staff Management Child-Centred Education

FULL DESCRIPTION

Headteacher

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU

Closing date: 5 May 2026 at 12:59am

Job start date: 1 September 2026

Full-time equivalent salary: £61,534.00 - £71,836.00 Annually (Actual)

Job details

Job role: Headteacher

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Headteacher job summary

Inspiring leadership for an exceptional school community: Due to the retirement of our long standing Headteacher, [Employer hidden] are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, visionary and child-centred Headteacher to lead Maulden Lower into its next exciting chapter. [Employer hidden] is a thriving and inclusive village school situated in the heart of Maulden, Bedfordshire. We are proud of our warm, welcoming environment and our committed staff, who work tirelessly to ensure every child thrives.

About [Employer hidden]

At Maulden Lower, our Vision is that children will be happy, kind and successful with a thirst for life and learning. They will be motivated by our school experience to achieve their personal potential in readiness for the next chapter of their lives.

Our ethos is built on:

  • Inclusivity - celebrating diversity and ensuring every pupil feels valued
  • Respect - fostering positive relationships across our community
  • A Love of Learning - nurturing curiosity, creativity and lifelong learning habits

We have strong and purposeful links with our local community. Through meaningful parental engagement and partnerships with local organisations, we enrich our curriculum and inspire our pupils.

To learn more about our wonderful, inclusive school community, please visit our website: www.mauldenlower.com

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

  • Is an inspirational leader with a clear commitment to pupil-centred education
  • Build on the strengths and values of our school
  • Values strong relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider community
  • Is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning
  • Brings a strategic, forward-thinking approach to school leadership
  • Will champion our ethos and continue to build on our strengths

What we offer:

  • A welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious school community
  • Enthusiastic, well behaved and happy children
  • A dedicated and experienced staff team
  • A supportive governing board
  • Opportunities for continuing professional development
  • A genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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