An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and driven leader to join our schools as an Assistant Headteacher, with a focus on driving high-quality learning and teaching across Cuddington Croft Primary School and Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, under the leadership of an Executive Headteacher.
While this is a cross-school role, the successful candidate will be primarily based at Cuddington Croft Primary School.
Your Opportunity
This is a key role where you will work closely with teaching staff to embed our established teaching principles and uphold the highest standards in classroom practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader or someone ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Join a group of successful schools supported by a strong and experienced leadership team, and make a real impact on the quality of education across the Trust.
What we are looking for
- Honours degree or equivalent
- Qualified teacher status
- Proven experience in raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support staff
- A commitment to continuous professional development, staying up to date with curriculum and teaching advancements
- Resilience, motivation, and a team-focused approach, aligning with the school’s values and vision
- A passion for early years education, ensuring the best outcomes for every child
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Cuddington Croft Primary School
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cuddington Croft our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth 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.
- 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
- 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: ASAP (can be flexible on start date for the right candidate)
Pay Scale: GLF Leadership 1 - 5
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time - 3 days a week (days to be discussed at interview)
Closing Date: Monday 8th September at 9.30am
Interview Date: W/C 15th September 2025
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).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
