Assistant Headteacher - Cedar Park School & Nursery
Location: Hazlemere
Overview
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/
About the role
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 [email protected] 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).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
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.
