Job Description

Salary: 66,665 to 73,538 Teachers Leadership Scale


Benefits: Condensed school year; workplace pension LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; access to in-house, external and bespoke CPD, including nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate; HR and wellbeing support; family friendly policies; staff benefits scheme including 24/7 online GP service, Cycle to Work scheme and free online fitness classes

Headteacher - Mary Gould

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious leader to join our dynamic Senior Leadership Team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Assistant Headteacher who is passionate about education and driven by the belief that all students can achieve. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a committed practitioner who can contribute to the continued development of Chertsey High School as we strive for excellence in all that we do.


Our ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience, a strong track record of impact, and the ability to work collaboratively across all areas of school life. They will share our vision that every student leaves Chertsey High School as a confident, kind, and capable young adult - ready for the opportunities and challenges ahead.


This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking and highly supportive team, in a school that values innovation, integrity, and a relentless focus on improvement.


If you are excited by the chance to take on a leadership role in a school that puts students at the heart of everything we do, then we would be delighted to hear from you.


Prior to application, a telephone conversation with the Deputy Headteacher or a tour of the school is welcomed. Please contact the Head Teachers PA Debbie Gibbs on gibbsd@chertseyhighschool.co.uk if you would like to arrange either

The closing date for this vacancy is the 10th October 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job specification

School

Chertsey High School

Location

Chertsey High School

Chertsey Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2EP

School type

Secondary, Academies

Job Posted

15/09/2025

Role

Leadership

Subject

Other

Employment type

Full Time

Closing date

10/10/2025

Start date

1st Novmber 2025

Job reference

CHS AHT-Mat Cover