Assistant Headteacher at Clipstone Brook Lower School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CBLS/52619

Location

Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

L1 - 4

Closing Date

12:00pm, 16th Mar 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

16 April 2026

Interview Date(s) 16 April 2026

About this Role

The Assistant Headteacher at Clipstone Brook Lower School will play a pivotal leadership role in supporting the Headteacher to deliver the school’s vision of providing an inclusive, nurturing, and high-quality education to all pupils. This Lower School, serving a diverse community , requires a leader committed to ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential within a safe, supportive environment.

The Assistant Headteacher will be accountable for leading and improving curriculum and teaching, pupil achievement, personal development, and early years provision. This role is full-time and non-teaching but involves working closely alongside teachers in classrooms to drive continuous improvements. As a Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), the post holder will also champion pupil welfare and safeguarding across the school.

We can offer you:

a strong ethos of relational and restorative practice;
strong relationships within our team and our school community;
enthusiastic children who are keen to learn;
a strong and supportive governing body;
a culture of trust and belonging;
high expectations from our whole community;
a spacious building and beautiful grounds.

If you have the experience and potential to be a strong school leader, we would love to hear from you.

We warmly encourage potential applicants to visit the school. Please call the Office Manger, Mrs Zoe Toms and she will arrange for you to have a tour of the school with Mrs Sarah Orr, the Headteacher.