A unique opportunity is available for an outstanding classroom practitioner to combine high-quality teaching with strategic leadership as an Assistant Headteacher at Chestnut Park Primary School. Your Opportunity In this pivotal role, you will help shape the school’s future through data-driven insight, innovation, and a relentless focus on improving outcomes for every child. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will help drive a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and inclusive excellence, ensuring every pupil is supported and challenged to achieve their full potential. What we're looking for: Qualified teacher status NPQH or willingness to undertake Experience of management at a senior level Successful teaching and curriculum experience Knowledge of primary principles and practice Ability to lead change Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences Positive, enthusiastic outlook, embracing risk and innovation Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development. 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. A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 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 our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee 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: 1st September 2026 Pay Scale: GLF Leadership Point 1 to Point 8 (dependent on experience) Contract type: Full time, permanent. Closing Date: 12th June 2026 Interview date : TBA