Headteacher

Are you the person to take recent progress to the next level? Ofsted rate us Good; now we want to be Good in every part of our vision for the pupils and school community.  

We seek an existing Head or Deputy Head with the expertise to strengthen our committed team and lead us through the next stage of our journey.

St Philip’s C of E (VA) School has an enviable tradition in serving a diverse and close-knit community close to the centre of our attractive city.  

We are ambitious to build:  

• the effectiveness of our broad curriculum   
• greater teamwork across all staff    
• deeper relations with the parents, carers and wider community, especially as we move beyond the impact of Covid    
• our distinctive Christian character, with leadership from the Headteacher.

We offer:   

• 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.

If you are at all interested, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Visits by prospective applicants are especially welcome. To arrange one, or if you have any queries about the post, please let us know at chair@stphilips.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please send your completed application form and covering letter to headship@epm.co.uk. 

Closing date for applications: 9:00 a.m., Wednesday 14 September.

Assessment and interviews will take place on Friday 23 September.

St Philip’s Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding our children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant employment checks including through the DBS.

St Philip’s Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.