Assistant Headteacher

Name of Head Teacher: Ms Georgina Nutton 

Salary: Main Pay Scale : L11-15 £76,154.00 - £82,888.00 (based on 2025-2026 pay scales – any pay awards for 2026-2027 will be reflected accordingly) 

Preston Park Primary School is seeking an exceptional, innovative and ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about raising standards, driving excellence in teaching and learning, and ensuring every child achieves their full potential. 

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, supporting staff development, and promoting outstanding outcomes for all pupils. We are looking for an inspirational practitioner with successful leadership experience, a strong commitment to safeguarding and pastoral care, and the ability to motivate and develop others. Flexibility is essential, as year group responsibilities may vary according to the needs of the school. 

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 is 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 of bright classrooms, spacious playgrounds, 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 teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our vibrant school and help to shape its future. 

The Post: 

At Preston Park Primary School, we pride ourselves on providing a vibrant and supportive environment with excellent resources, a talented and dedicated staff team, and a warm, welcoming culture. We offer high-quality professional development opportunities, support and challenge from leaders at all levels, competitive salary, limited on-site parking and excellent transport links. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who shares our vision and values and is eager to make a lasting impact on the lives of our children and community.

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

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

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.


• 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 your 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


• Able to share the founding vision and ethos for Preston Park, (please visit the school and look on the school’s website).


• Excited by the chance to contribute to Preston Park Primary and driven to do what it takes to succeed.


• Skilled to effectively support children for whom English is a second language.

How to apply:

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 @ 10:00am.

Interview Date: to be confirmed with successfully shortlisted candidates.

Start Date: January 2027 or earlier by negotiation.

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.