Assistant Headteacher

Pathfinder CofE Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DS

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L1-L4
• Additional allowances:

  L1-L4

Assistant Headteacher job summary

The Pathfinder CoE Primary School

Part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT)

is seeking to appoint an

Assistant Headteacher

Payscale: L1 - L4

Commencing: April 2026 or September 2026

Pathfinder CoE Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a committed Assistant Headteacher to join a vibrant team of enthusiastic, hardworking individuals.

About Role

We are looking for an experienced leader who will act as an excellent role model; exemplifying a high standard of teaching and promoting high expectations for all members of the school community. For further information about the role, please download the job description attached.

About you:

• Be a reflective practitioner with strong leadership skills
• Have experience of leading an aspect of the curriculum

• Have experience of developing and implementing teaching and learning initiatives

• Have experience of teaching within Key Stage 2

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Be enthusiastic, ambitious and serious about improving children’s life chances through education
• Be highly organised, conscientious and able to set clear priorities when managing a busy workload

• Be able to work cooperatively and communicate clearly with fellow colleagues, parents and pupils

• Have a ‘can-do’ attitude and able to work flexibly and professionally

• Share our vision and values and be ready to contribute to school life beyond the classroom

If you choose to join us, our promise is to offer you:

Career progression opportunities internally and/or across a large number of DEMAT schools.

A supportive work environment with a Trust that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work with 24hour access to our Employee Assistant Programme

GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Eyecare Vouchers

Annual flu vaccinations

A generous pension and annual leave entitlement

Inclusive policies and practices

Well-behaved and enthusiastic children.

Strong links with the community and local church groups.

Onsite visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged: to arrange an appointment please call Marie Baggaley-Gray (office coordinator) on 01954 584801 or email: office@pathfinderschool.org.uk

Closing Date: 28 January 2026 at midday

(We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications)

Interview Date: w/c 2 February 2026

Safer Recruitment

The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMATs due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

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.

About Pathfinder CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 462 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pathfinder CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pathfinder-cofe-primary-school

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