Assistant Head Teacher in Coventry

Assistant Head Teacher – Exciting Leadership Opportunity

Exhall Cedars Infant, Nursery & Preschool
Learning and Growing Together
Leadership Pay Range: L4–L8
Contract: Full-time or part-time considered
Duration: Secondment for up to two terms or fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027
Responsible to: Interim Executive Headteacher and Interim Head of School
An Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Leadership Team

Following the retirement of our long-serving Headteacher in January 2027 and the promotion of our current Assistant Headteacher to Interim Head of School, the Governing Body of Exhall Cedars Infant, Nursery & Preschool is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader who is passionate about Early Years education, inclusion and ensuring that every child has the very best start to their learning journey. We would particularly welcome applications from experienced leaders who are looking to further develop their leadership experience through a secondment opportunity, as well as those seeking a fixed-term leadership position.

About Our School

At Exhall Cedars, our ethos of Learning and Growing Together is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school community, where positive relationships, high expectations and collaborative working enable children and staff to thrive.

About the Role

Working closely with the Interim Executive Headteacher and Interim Head of School, the successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of the school.

The role will include specific leadership responsibilities for:

• Early Years provision (ages 2–5) – leading high-quality teaching, learning and continuous improvement.
• Personal development and wellbeing – promoting a positive, inclusive and nurturing school culture.
• Behaviour and relationships – ensuring consistent approaches that support children's development and readiness to learn.
• Safeguarding – undertaking the responsibilities of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

We Would Love to Hear From You!

We recognise that talented leaders bring a wealth of different experiences and circumstances. We are therefore happy to consider flexibility in working days and contractual arrangements for the right candidate, including full-time, part-time and secondment opportunities. We warmly welcome informal enquiries from interested candidates and would be delighted to discuss the role and the opportunities it offers. For an initial discussion or further information, please contact:

Mrs S Perry
Interim Executive Headteacher (from January 2027)

Telephone: 02476 364505
Email: admin2021@welearn365.com

We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic leaders who share our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for our children and school community.

Mrs A Johnson
Chair of Governors
Exhall Cedars Infant, Nursery & Preschool
Learning and Growing Together

Safeguarding Statement

Exhall Cedars Infant, Nursery & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.