Head of Campus (Hardwick)

Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7RE

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,582.00 Annually (Actual)

Head of Campus (Hardwick) job summary

Head of Campus @ the Hardwick Campus

Required from September 2026

Leadership Scale - L7 to L11

Closing date: 14th May @ 10am

Shortlisting: 15th May

Interview: 20th & 21st May

Are you looking for a Head of Campus role that is both challenging and rewarding? Following the promotion of our current postholder, Hardwick and Cambourne Primary School (HCCPS) is delighted to invite applications for an exceptional Head of Campus to join our unique split-site school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, ambitious leader with a proven track record of securing strong outcomes for pupils. You will be an excellent communicator and people‑manager, able to motivate and empower staff while making a meaningful difference to children’s lives.

The role would suit an experienced Deputy Headteacher or Senior Teacher ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. You will be well supported by our experienced Headteacher and Head of Cambourne Campus, alongside access to ongoing professional development. In return, you will play a vital role in delivering the highest standards of learning and achievement across the school.

At HCCPS, we believe that every child matters. Our inclusive ethos creates a warm, caring environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and able to flourish. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive leader who will enhance the capacity and energy of our strong leadership team and help drive our vision and standards forward.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for Teaching and Learning and will also carry a small teaching commitment, tailored to the needs of the school.

We are seeking someone who:

is an outstanding classroom practitioner

demonstrates dynamic leadership that inspires and motivates pupils and staff

builds strong relationships and works collaboratively with all stakeholders

is passionate about developing the whole child and promoting pupil voice

inspires high expectations and the highest possible standards

always puts children first and values their views

recognises and celebrates the richness and diversity of our school communities

shares and champions the school’s vision

is a creative, reflective thinker who enjoys problem‑solving and taking thoughtful risks

is committed to the school’s creative approach to learning

can engage and earn the respect of a highly experienced and dedicated staff team

This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity for a leader who is ready to make a real impact within a supportive and forward‑thinking school community.

In return, we offer:

the opportunity to work in a truly unique and dynamic school, providing welcome variety to your working week, meaningful professional challenge, and strong support and development from the Headteacher and wider leadership team

a high‑quality, experienced, and committed staff team of teachers and support staff who are enthusiastic advocates of the school’s innovative, creative, and vibrant approach to learning

happy, confident, and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn

excellent support from engaged parents, a committed governing body, and a strong partnership of local schools

Visits to the school are encouraged, and would be highly desirable for you to fully understand the ethos of our school and discover how the unique two-site structure of how our school works effectively. To arrange a mutually convenient time to visit, please contact Catherine Mitchell, our School Business Manager, either on the telephone number given above, or by email, SBM@hardwick.cambs.sch.uk.

Please also take time to visit our school website - www.hardwickandcambourneprimary.com - where you can view further information about our school and what we offer, as well as download the application pack.

Hardwick and Cambourne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children in our care. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. In our school we create a culture of safeguarding vigilance which is the responsibility of all staff.

When applying for a post at Hardwick and Cambourne Primary school, you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:

If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you in an envelope marked confidential

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search

During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked with include questions about safeguarding children

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list

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 Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 570 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hardwick-and-cambourne-community-primary-school

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