Assistant Headteacher

Interim Executive Headteacher: Georgina Elizabeth Nutton MBA NQPEL

Salary: Main Pay Scale:L11-15 £73,225.00 - £79,700.00 (based on 2024-2025)

Preston Park Primary School is looking for an innovative, committed, and outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join our team. The successful candidate will work as part of the school's senior leadership team, assisting in the promotion, direction, and oversight of high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement, and progression within our school. One of the core focuses for this role includes overseeing safeguarding and pastoral care within the school. Previous experience in both safeguarding and pastoral care within a school setting is essential. Please note that the successful individual will be required to be flexible and could be allocated to different year groups depending on the needs of the school in the future.

The School:

Preston Park is a thriving three-form entry, fully inclusive and diverse community school set in the heart of Wembley, Brent. At Preston Park, we are proud to educate children from all over the world and strive to ensure that all children are ‘Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow’ for truly inspirational learning experiences. Teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do at Preston Park. We are committed to ensuring that children achieve excellence, enjoy their time at school, and develop into confident, resilient, and independent learners. Our school is well-resourced with rich indoor and outdoor learning environments comprising bright classrooms, spacious playgrounds, a wildlife nature reserve, and a sensory quad area. Preston Park’s approach to learning is through a creative curriculum, and the school has specialist teachers in Science, Music, Art, Design & Technology, and PE who provide PPA cover to our teaching team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our vibrant school and help shape its future.

The Post:

We are looking for a confident and committed individual to join our successful AHT team. We guarantee an outstanding work environment, superb resources, and an inspirational team to work with.

What we can offer:

• Programme of bespoke professional development
• Inner London salary, on-site parking, and good transport links
• Support and challenge from leaders at all levels
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Dynamic learning climate with a warm friendly feel

Please come to visit us – we look forward to meeting you.

The Person:

We are looking for an individual who can share the founding vision and ethos for Preston Park. (Please visit the school and look on the school’s website.)

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working as an Assistant Headteacher within EYFS, KS1, and/or KS2.
• A team player with energy, stamina, and lots of creativity and fresh ideas.
• Previous experience in both safeguarding and pastoral care within a school setting is essential.
• A Qualified Teacher with QTS Status and substantial teaching experience in at least two settings.
• Able to demonstrate previous successful teaching experience: modelling excellence in teaching and learning.
• Able to demonstrate experience in giving effective and efficient feedback to move learning on, including monitoring, evaluating, and improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Able to demonstrate successful leadership experience as a middle or senior leader with a proven track record of improving pupil outcomes.
• Excited by the chance to contribute to Preston Park Primary and driven to do what it takes to succeed.
• Skilled in effectively supporting children for whom English is a second language.

For further information regarding the role or requirements, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Closing Date: Ongoing until a successful candidate has been appointed.

Presentation & Interview Dates: To be confirmed with the successful candidate.

Start Date: September 2025 or sooner by negotiation.

Visits to the school are welcomed; please call the school on 020 8904 3602 to arrange your visit. Please fill out Brent’s application form (CVs will not be accepted) and forward it to the school or email it via the button below.

Please note only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. All successfully shortlisted candidates will be required to fill in a pre-interview self-declaration form. We will also conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates.