Overview
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.
Benefits
Benefits include 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.
Why Chertsey High School
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils. We follow safeguarding interview procedures and require successful applicants 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 and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require the applicant job pack in a different format, please contact us and we will provide a suitable alternative.
Application and safeguarding
We conduct safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and may undertake online searches for shortlisted candidates. The Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and aims to ensure fair consideration for all candidates. The role requires you to meet the highest safeguarding standards; successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check. We encourage applicants to provide honest and complete information in their application.
How to apply
Application details include the expected process and dates: the closing date is 10 October 2025, with early application advised. Applications will be considered on receipt and the Trust reserves the right to amend the closing date or withdraw the vacancy if sufficient applications are received.
Eligibility and declarations
Applicants should be aware of the following: you may be asked to provide referees and to complete safeguarding declarations; all information provided should be accurate and truthful. The Trust may retain application forms for six months for potential future vacancies. Details of the job reference are CHS AHT-Mat Cover. For further information about this vacancy, please contact the school using the reference provided.
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