Associate Assistant Headteacher
The Limes College, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SD41 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale L6 - L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
Associate Assistant Headteacher
Salary: Leadership Scale (L6 to L10)
The Limes College
Sutton West Centre, Robin Hood Lane, Sutton SM1 2SD
Required from September 2026
Salary: Leadership (range 6 to 10)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated Associate Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team of the Limes College.
We are a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Sutton who offer alternative education provision outside of a traditional schooling environment to key stages 1 to 4 and are currently a leading school in the alternative provision sector.
We aim to make a difference to the education and life chances of vulnerable young people in the London Borough of Sutton.
Job requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status;
- You will be an experienced practitioner with a strong background in working with secondary aged children with emotional and behavioural needs;
- Proven record of classroom management;
- A passion for teaching and making links with other areas of the curriculum.
You will be:
- Committed to ensuring SEND students excel both personally and academically;
- Qualified to be able to assess for Access Arrangements;
- Keen to develop professionally;
- Positive and forward thinking.
The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust in June 2019. The Department for Education would like Alternative Learning Trust to consider other alternative providers in the near future.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date, subject to a high response from candidates; therefore, do not hesitate in submitting your application.
Please note that we will seek references and conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
The Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Safeguarding StatementAlternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives;
- Class sizes of a maximum of 6 students in KS3 and 8 students in KS4;
- Strong community spirit;
- Staff who are supportive towards each other;
- Excellent pastoral support;
- A curriculum where personalised learning is at the heart;
- Free access to our employee assistance scheme;
- A strong commitment to your professional development and career management;
- Free access to an on-site gym;
- An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and a growing Trust.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Limes College
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 84 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Limes College website
- Email address
- sroopchund@thelimescollege.org
- Phone number
- 02086521150
The Limes College is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) which offers alternative education provision outside of a traditional schooling environment to key stages 1 to 4; it accepts students from mainstream schools in Sutton with educational and behavioural needs. The current roll of around 150 students consists of those who have been permanently excluded or those at risk of exclusion. Many students are with us for only a short time while some will remain on roll for their entire GCSE courses. In the last academic year, we worked with 210 students.
Arranging a visit to The Limes College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sroopchund@thelimescollege.org.
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