Assistant Headteacher - Cedar Park School & Nursery

Buckinghamshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to inspire and motivate learners. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and be determined to achieve the best for pupils. The role focuses on collaborating with the Headteacher to support school improvement, drive quality teaching, and maintain a positive school ethos. This full-time, permanent position offers coaching, mentoring, and excellent facilities within a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Coaching and mentoring

Supportive leadership team

Excellent facilities

Wellbeing offer

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire and motivate learners.
• Determined to achieve the best for pupils.
• Experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Headteacher on school improvements.
• Support the development of a positive school ethos.
• Drive quality teaching and learning.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

High-quality teaching skills

Team player

Enthusiasm

High expectations

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Cedar Park School & Nursery

Do you want to join a school that has talented children, supportive colleagues and is set in beautiful rural surroundings? If so, Cedar Park would be perfect for you.

We can offer:

• coaching and mentoring
• a supportive SLT
• excellent facilities
• a well thought out wellbeing offer.

• Term time only
• Salary type: Leadership
• Salary Details: L1 to L5
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time
• Closing date: 15/01/2026
• Interviews to be held: 21/01/2026

About us

Cedar Park is a successful one form entry primary school in Hazlemere. We are a school where there are no limits; a world class school that inspires children today, tomorrow and for the rest of their lives. The school ethos is to Be kind, Be Inspired and to Believe. Furthermore, as a school, we demonstrate the key behaviours of Co-operation, Compassion, Courage, Passion, Perseverance and Respect whilst working with children and staff. Ofsted describes our school as ‘a vibrant, happy place where pupils enjoy coming to school’. We can offer you wonderful children with outstanding behaviour; a friendly and enthusiastic staff team and a well-equipped school with excellent facilities.

http://www.cedarpark.org.uk/

This role will be ideal for a middle leader, looking for a first step into senior leadership or for an existing senior leader. You will work closely with the Headteacher, ensuring that the school continues to go on its school improvement journey. A full job description is attached.

About you

You will be able to inspire and motivate our learners, so that they believe in themselves. If you are a team player with high quality teaching skills, enthusiasm and high expectations then please contact us. A determination to achieve the very best for our pupils is essential.

Other information

If you have any queries, please contact Janet Collins or Vanessa Hespe in the School Office on 01494 711918 or email [e-mail] for further details. Please apply to the school using a Bucks Council teaching application form. We welcome applicants from all the diverse range of cultures and all sections of our community.

If you would like to meet Luke Redman (Headteacher) and have a tour of the school or have a phone call with him, please do get in contact with Janet or Vanessa.

Closing date: 15th January 2026 at midday. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may be offered immediately. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on 21st January2026.

Cedar Park School has a priority to ensure that children are happy, safe and successful and is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of all children. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure procedures.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.