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Role: Assistant Head Teacher
Location: Sutton
Start date: September 2025
Salary: £150 – £280 per day (Paid to scale)

GSL Education, a national, ethical, and independent recruitment provider, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Head Teacher for a full-time position at a forward-thinking secondary school in Sutton, starting in September 2025.

As the successful Assistant Head Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Headteacher and SLT in the strategic and operational leadership of the school

Leading on a whole-school responsibility area such as Teaching & Learning, Behaviour, or Curriculum

Contributing to school improvement planning and quality assurance processes

Line-managing a team of staff and mentoring middle leaders

Promoting a positive and inclusive school environment that reflects the school’s values

Developing strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies

To be considered for this Assistant Head Teacher role, you should:

Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with substantial leadership experience

Have a proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes

Be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout West London and Berkshire.

Please be advised that this role of a Assistant Head Teacher requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to apply, contact:

Umme Homaira

Office: (phone number removed)

Email: umme.homaira

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be a driving force in educational leadership