Assistant Headteacher – Maternity Cover

Name of School: Preston Park Primary School
Address of School: College Road, Wembley, HA9 8RJ
Name of Executive Head: Ms Georgina Nutton
Name of Head of School: Mrs Siobhan Ali
Tel: 020 8904 3602
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher – Maternity Cover
Salary: Leadership 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)
Hours: Full time, fixed term contract 01.01.2027 – 31.12.2027
Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026 @ 10:00am
Interview Date: to be confirmed with successfully shortlisted candidates
Start Date: January 2027 or earlier start by negotiation

Preston Park Primary School is seeking an exceptional, innovative and ambitious Assistant
Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team to cover for maternity leave. 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 successful candidate could be placed in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 for the duration of the maternity
cover/fixed term contract.

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 to hr@prestpk.brent.sch.uk

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.

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 to
hr@prestpk.brent.sch.uk

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.