Headteacher
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DR20 days remaining to apply
Closing date
31 January 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
9 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,368.00 - £84,699.00 Annually (Actual)
Headteacher job summary
St Philips is entering an important new phase in its development. With a clear commitment from governors to sustained improvement, we are seeking to appoint an ambitious and resilient Headteacher who can provide strong, values-led leadership and drive positive change for our pupils, staff, and community.
About St Philips
St Philip’s CE Primary School is Voluntary Aided and single FE. We have a wonderful mix of small community feel and huge diversity within the thriving, bustling city of Cambridge. Our Christian values reflect our respect for and support of everyone. Our main aim is to nurture children to become courageous learners and develop personal integrity, so they flourish and take their place, as citizens of the world You will be joining a vibrant and welcoming school - an exciting place to work with children from a wide range of backgrounds within a tight-knit community. Our staff are extremely well-motivated, as well as compassionate; they work hard deliver a first-class education. The school has a team of dedicated Governors who are committed to bringing positivity as well as support to the school as it continues the next chapter of its journey.
- a strong culture of responsive pupils who demonstrate our values
- a highly committed staff, looking for a firm and fair leader
- Christian values which show care for everyone, of any faith or none
- a strongly supportive governing body willing to tackle the key issues
- direct support for the Head through a local Trust, networks and both LA and Diocese
Our Chair, Dr Seb Falk, is available to meet candidates to tour the school in the week commencing Monday 26th January. Candidates are welcome to contact him directly with any queries about the role: sfalk@stphilips.cambs.sch.uk
Application Process & Key Dates
Applications are to be made via My New Term using the application form and a supporting statement. Please ensure a focus on the supporting statement, which will be taken into consideration. Please note, CVs will not be accepted as an application.
- School Visits Monday 26th to Friday 30th January
- Closing Date Saturday 31st January
- Assessment Days 11th and 13th February
In line with safer recruitment guidance, references will be requested after shortlisting. Please ensure your referees are aware of your application.
Disability Adjustments
St Philips is an equal opportunities employer. We want to ensure that all candidates can fully participate in our recruitment processes and demonstrate their full potential. Requests for adjustments will be treated in confidence. The information that you share with us as part of this request will not affect how your application proceeds.
Safeguarding Statement
St Philips is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Further information about the disclosure can by clicking the button
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Philip’s CE (A) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration.
In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will also be completed for shortlisted candidates.
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 St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 227 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School website
We are a growing, urban primary school close to the centre of Cambridge with a diverse and dynamic local community. We have close connections with our local churches and other faith groups as well as growing connections with the University of Cambridge. The recently appointed Headteacher is committed to ensuring an excellent standard of education for all pupils at St. Philip’s. To achieve this, there is a drive to provide a culture where teachers can focus on delivering the very best, by reducing unnecessary burdens upon them. St. Philip’s is highly committed to supporting the career development of all staff to ensure everyone in our community can flourish. As a Church of England school, the successful candidate will to demonstrate their full commitment to the Christian vision and values of the school.
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