Job description
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Cedar Children's Academy are seeking an experienced senior leader to join our team as Assistant Headteacher to play a key role in the strategic and day-to-day leadership of our school. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued success and development of our community, ensuring the smooth and effective management of routines, systems and procedures.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to uphold our high expectations and secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils, regardless of their starting points. You will promote an inclusive and positive ethos that fosters excellent behaviour, conduct and wellbeing for every pupil.
As part of a collaborative trust, you will also support cross-hub working, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute across multiple schools where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion the School’s vision and values.
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of the school’s aims and priorities.
- Lead and manage staff and resources effectively to maximise impact.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on school performance and pupil outcomes.
- Deputise for the Headteacher when required.
- Ensure the highest standards of pupil welfare and safeguarding at all times.
About You
You will be an experienced and inspirational leader who is committed to continuous school improvement and to ensuring every pupil thrives. You will bring a proven ability to motivate and support colleagues, and lead by example.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you are ready to progress your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Cedar Children's Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 652
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,363
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 26.3:1
- Academy trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Rochester, Medway, ME2 2JP
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- Salary
- Leadership Scale L5 - L9 : £57,137 - £63,070
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 28 August 2026
- Closing date
- 13 September 2026
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