Primary Headteacher

Monkfield Park Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 5AX

43 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L18 – L24
• Additional allowances:

  L18 – L24

Primary Headteacher job summary

Monkfield Park is a happy, thriving, two form entry primary school with pre-school provision for children from 3 years of age. Situated in the growing community of Cambourne, just 10 miles from the historic city of Cambridge, we are a wonderfully creative and diverse community with families from around the world, speaking 39 languages. Our most recent inspection was in July 2024, when we retained our status as a good school. The Inspector concluded that ‘Overwhelmingly, pupils are happy to be at Monkfield Park. They are kept safe in school and work positively with adults.’

We can offer:

Children who are curious and creative, who enjoy learning, especially when it involves practical activities

Talented, hardworking, committed staff members who value being part of an inclusive and supportive team

Parents who are supportive of the school, who value the warm, inclusive atmosphere

A well informed, committed and supportive Governing Body

Opportunities to help us to review and develop our curriculum so that we can take the next steps in ensuring that we offer our children a vibrant and exciting learning experience

Shortlisting date: Thursday 26th February 2026

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 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 Monkfield Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 407 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monkfield Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monkfield-park-primary-school

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