Assistant Headteacher

Glyn School, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NB

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Leadership 14 - 18 (Fringe)

Assistant Headteacher job summary

We are seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) to join the leadership team at Glyn School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping and sustaining a culture of exceptional classroom practice, high expectations, and continuous improvement across the school.

Your opportunity

Working in close partnership with the Headteacher and the wider senior leadership team, the successful candidate will lead the strategic development of teaching and learning, ensuring that every student benefits from consistently high‑quality provision. The role includes driving an evidence‑informed approach to pedagogy and embedding a coherently sequenced, ambitious curriculum that supports outstanding outcomes for all.

What we are looking for

Working as part of the Senior Management team you will be an excellent practitioner with a proven track record of driving forward change, leading and inspiring people to deliver to a high standard. With strong leadership abilities, you will demonstrate resilience, tenacity and integrity combined with a focus on continuous improvement to secure positive outcomes for students and the school community.

About Glyn School

Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence.

Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves. A love of learning and achievement is founded on the virtues of integrity, kindness, respect and endeavour: at Glyn School we also seek to inspire students not just academically, but as healthy, well rounded young people, who will contribute positively to society.

Learning and teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a ‘love of learning’ that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress.

We firmly believe that high quality professional development is an important part of excellent teaching and we enthusiastically pursue ongoing teacher development: CPD, no matter where a teacher is in their career, is part of the fabric and culture of the school.

Why work at Glyn School

• An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasize staff well-being
  
• Exceptional opportunities for development
  
• An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT
  
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
  

Join the GLF Schools Community

• As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
  
• Established in 2012, GLF is a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
  
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme
  
• Flexible working options
  
• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Work life and family friendly policies
  
• Employment wellbeing initiatives
  
• Career pathways and talent management
  
• Access to a staff benefits portal
  
• Community and collaboration working model
  

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027

Contract Type: Permanent

Pay Scale: GLF Leadership 14 - 18 (Fringe)

Working Hours: Full-Time

Closing Date: Friday 3rd July at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Glyn School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1692 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Glyn School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glyn-school

Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence.

Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves. A love of learning and achievement is founded on the virtues of integrity, kindness, respect and endeavour: at Glyn School we also seek to inspire students not just academically, but as healthy, well rounded young people, who will contribute positively to society.

Learning and teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a ‘love of learning’ that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress.

We firmly believe that high quality professional development is an important part of excellent teaching and we enthusiastically pursue ongoing teacher development: CPD, no matter where a teacher is in their career, is part of the fabric and culture of the school

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