Maternity Cover – Deputy Headteacher

Job Description

Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover)

St. Paul’s CE (VA) Primary School

Fixed-term: Mid-February – End of Summer Term 2026

We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher (maternity cover) to join our Senior Leadership Team from mid-February until the end of the summer term, this post includes some time teaching in class. Applications are also welcomed from aspiring Assistant Headteachers; St Paul’s is committed to growing talent.

Website: https://www.stpauls.cambs.sch.uk/

Ofsted rated us GOOD (June 2021): “St Paul’s is a small school with a big heart.”

Our city-centre location provides access to an extensive range of opportunities within walking distance.

We are looking for someone who:

• is committed to working in partnership with staff, governors, parents and the wider community
• is ready to grow into a leadership role with the support of the Headteacher
• is an excellent classroom practitioner
• has high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• will be a whole-school leader for teaching and learning
• can motivate, inspire, lead and support colleagues with whole-school initiatives and can demonstrate a track record of raising achievement
• brings vision, enthusiasm and determination
• has the ability to develop colleagues through performance management and professional development opportunities

Contact & Application Details

We are within walking distance of the train station and bus links.

More details about our school can be found on our website. St Paul’s is a Church of England school in the Diocese of Ely and part of the Church Schools of Cambridge Trust.

We warmly welcome informal enquiries. If you wish to visit the school, please contact our Headteacher, Mrs Helen Darrell, at [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].

To apply:

– Apply via My New Term

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/110839/EDV-2025-SPCVPS-20218

Closing date: 9am on Friday 12 December 2025

Start date: Mid-February 2026

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

St Paul’s is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital/civil partnership status.

St Paul’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and social media checks.