Pay range – L4 to L8

Following promotion to headship, a fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Federation of two schools for a new assistant headteacher to join our happy and supportive team, starting in April 2026 (or potentially September 2026 if required).

We have a wonderfully vibrant school community, and we have recently embarked on an exciting new chapter for our Federation with a new leadership structure. Our new assistant headteacher will play an integral part in shaping our new direction.

The role will be based in our Junior School, with key responsibilities across school.

Are you an outstanding practitioner, who is dedicated to improving the life chances of children?

We passionately believe that all children, whatever their individual circumstances, should feel secure, included, valued and challenged in all aspects of school life by being at the centre of every action and decision we make. We strive to help nurture the belief in our children that they can genuinely achieve anything they put their minds to. To enable our children to leave The Park Schools Federation as skilled and well-rounded individuals, successfully prepared to take on the challenge of secondary school and adulthood.

Is this a vision that you share? If so, we are looking for someone who:

• is an excellent teacher, a role model practitioner for other staff.
• is a ‘champion’ for every child in our care, putting the children’s needs and well-being before anything else.
• is dynamic, determined, approachable, visionary and has high personal expectations.
• has the ability to make learning fun and engaging while ensuring all children are appropriately challenged.
• builds on existing strengths and helps lead our federation of schools to further improve the quality of our provision.
• has the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with members of our school community.
• has high expectations of all children’s achievement and behaviour.
• has ideas and energy.
• is able to motivate and inspire both staff and pupils.
• sincerely values every member of the school community.
• is eager to make a wider contribution to school life.

In return, we can offer you:

• a truly amazing group of children, who we are all proud of.
• access to excellent professional development, tailored to your personalised needs. This includes a proven track-record of progression to headship, if that is your chosen direction.
• dedicated weekly leadership time.
• a clear framework for driving the improvement of teaching and learning.
• A learning environment which has enormous potential.
• a very supportive governing body.

In return we can offer you the opportunity to work in a large popular village school with friendly and dedicated staff, charming children and the opportunity to be part of our whole school community. We have a strong commitment to ensuring your well-being, including personal ‘passport’ days in term time, and a learning environment which is full of potential!

If you are keen to be part of our very special team, please do request further details. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed to see the wealth of fantastic learning facilities we provide, for example our Forest School has to be seen to be believed! Please contact the school office on 01623 742663 or enquiries@parkfed.co.uk, to make an appointment and see our fantastic school in action.

Viewing times are:

Friday February 6 at 10am, 2pm and 4pm

Monday February 9 at 10am, 2pm and 4pm

Thursday February 12 at 10am, 2pm and 4pm

The closing date is on Thursday 19/02/26 at 1pm and interviews will take place on Thursday 26/02/26.

Please see our website for the applications form: https://www.parkfed.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=61

Applications can either be emailed to enquiries@parkfed.co.uk or handed in person.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school is committed to equal opportunities.  The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.