Assistant Principal
Westwood Primary School, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8JT31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be discussed at interview
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2027
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61,836 - £69,937
What skills and experience we're looking for
Support all members of the Westwood community to ‘Learn and Grow Together’.
Assist and support pupils to make good progress - academically, socially and emotionally.
Strategic development of the school as well as effective management of the school’s operational functions subject to the direction of the Principal.
To make a significant contribution to the core purpose of our school which is to ensure that all our pupils achieve their best academic potential .
As part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), is expected to take a leading role in promoting high standards, good progress and attainment for all children.
A key drive committed to the school vision and values.
What the school offers its staff
We are an active part of The Elliot Foundation Academy Trust who offer additional benefits to all staff including: flu vaccination vouchers, retailer discounts and Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Westwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and
volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this.
Appointment to these posts will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a barred list check,
Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Online checks will be carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for these posts of employment if you are barred from working with children and young
people.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westwood Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 747 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westwood Primary School website
- Email address
- hradmin1@westwood-cambs.org
- Phone number
- 01354 653033
Westwood Primary School is a four-form entry school, split across two neighbouring sites with lots of space for outdoor learning and sport. Our ethos is ‘Learning and Growing Together through Excellence and Enjoyment’ and our pupils are at the centre of all we do. We want to encourage our pupils to become inquisitive, confident, life-long learners, whilst making a positive difference to our local and global communities. Here at Westwood, our curriculum is designed to inspire pupils through challenge, with a range of opportunities included to enrich their learning. Our committed staff are dedicated to providing the best possible experiences for all pupils.
The school is a proud member of The Elliot Foundation MAT and works closely with colleagues across our academies and the central team.
Arranging a visit to Westwood Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hradmin1@westwood-cambs.org.
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