Head of Campus (Hardwick campus)
Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7RE28 days remaining to apply
Closing date
6 October 2026 at 10am
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £60,145.00 Annually (Actual)
Head of Campus (Hardwick campus) job summary
Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School
Head of Campus @ the Hardwick Campus
Required from January 2027
Leadership Scale - L7 to L11
Closing date: 6th October @ 10am
Shortlisting: 7th October
Interview: 14th & 15th October
Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader looking for a role that is both challenging and rewarding?
Following the promotion of our current postholder, Hardwick and Cambourne Primary School (HCCPS) is seeking an exceptional Head of Campus to join our unique and thriving split-site school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes and driving high standards in teaching and learning. You will be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, able to inspire, motivate and empower staff while making a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.
The role is ideally suited to an experienced Deputy Headteacher or senior leader who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. You will work alongside our experienced Headteacher and Head of Cambourne Campus, benefiting from strong professional support, collaboration and ongoing development opportunities.
At HCCPS, we believe every child deserves the very best education. Our inclusive ethos creates a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential. We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader who will strengthen our leadership team and help drive our vision for excellence across the school.
The successful candidate will have strategic responsibility for Teaching and Learning across the school, while also maintaining a small teaching commitment that reflects the needs of the school.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning.
- Demonstrates inspirational leadership that motivates staff and pupils to achieve their very best.
- Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with colleagues, parents, governors and the wider community.
- Is passionate about developing the whole child and ensuring pupil voice is valued and celebrated.
- Holds high expectations and is committed to securing excellent outcomes for all learners.
- Places children at the heart of every decision.
- Recognises, values and celebrates the diversity of our school communities.
- Shares and actively promotes the school's vision, values and ethos.
- Is a creative and reflective thinker, willing to innovate and take measured risks to improve outcomes.
- Supports and champions our creative approach to learning.
- Can engage, challenge and earn the respect of a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking school community.
In return, we offer:
- The opportunity to work in a truly unique and dynamic two-site school, bringing variety, professional challenge and significant opportunities for growth.
- Strong support and mentorship from an experienced Headteacher and wider leadership team.
- A highly skilled, committed and enthusiastic staff team who embrace our innovative and creative approach to learning.
- Happy, confident and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and eager to succeed.
- Excellent support from engaged parents, a committed governing body and a strong partnership of local schools.
- Access to high-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
Visit Us
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school to gain a full understanding of our ethos, values and the opportunities offered by our unique two-site structure.
To arrange a visit, please contact Catherine Mitchell, School Business Manager, by telephone or email at SBM@hardwick.cambs.sch.uk.
We also encourage you to explore our website: www.hardwickandcambourneprimary.com
Here you can find further information about our school, our values and vision, and download the application pack.
Join us and help shape the next chapter of Hardwick and Cambourne Primary School's success.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 585 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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