About this role
Located in the heart of the picturesque village of Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire, Waterbeach Community Primary School is central to a thriving and growing community. As the village population has expanded rapidly, so too has our school, now accommodating 500 pupils. With most year groups being three form entry, we take pride in fostering a warm, welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment. In March 2025 the school was inspected by Ofsted and remained as a ‘good’ school.
Our vision: Learning, Laughter, Friendship
Waterbeach Community Primary School encourages each child to grow into a happy, confident, thriving in a supportive community where each is inspired to learn and discover through a kaleidoscope of opportunities, with space to imagine and to create.
Our values:
Growth mindset: At our core is the belief that every child has the potential to tackle any task with the right time and support.
Inclusivity: Waterbeach is a place where every child, regardless of background, is welcomed and supported, and diversity is celebrated.
Creativity: We encourage and nurture creativity to help children discover their strengths.
Individuality: Recognising the unique potential in each child and valuing their individual strengths and qualities.
The Role:
We are looking for a candidate who:
Possesses the vision and skills to further elevate the success of the school, inspiring both staff and pupilsAdvocates for and enhances the school's child-centred ethos, fostering an environment where each child is valued and nurtured as an individualPlays a pivotal role in ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of backgroundUnderstands the individual needs of staff and pupils and empower them to excelIs committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across the school What skills and experience we're looking for:
Demonstrates strategic thinking and the ability to lead school improvement prioritiesHas high expectations, with the drive, ambition, and focus to ensure both employees and pupils have the opportunity to succeedDemonstrates significant recent experience in deputy/headship with proven strong leadership experience in a primary schoolDisplays professional dedication, commitment, and resilienceCan effectively deploy the school's resources and budget to maximise the impact of learning and development for all children.What our school can offer you:
A unique, broad and balanced curriculum which excites pupils and enables them to gain knowledge and skills throughout their journey through schoolEager children who embrace the belief that they can tackle any task with a growth mindsetHighly motivated, skilled and resourceful employees, dedicated to making Waterbeach Community Primary School a nurturing and exceptional learning environmentAn exciting opportunity to lead the school through its continuing growth journey (with the addition of a new school building in 2019, which provides the potential to accommodate up to 630 children)A generous school site, boasting extensive outdoor facilities and green spacesA highly supportive Governing Board and PTA committee Visit our school:
If you feel aligned with the values and vision of Waterbeach Community Primary School and are excited about the opportunity to lead our school, we would welcome your application. Please contact us at [email protected] to arrange a visit, with tours available on 13th, 15th and 19th October at 2.00pm.