Nonsuch High School for Girls · Sutton, London
The opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher to join our head of year team and our school which caters for keen and highly able students. This post would suit someone experienced who relishes the opportunity to teach in a high-performing all girls’ school. What we offer: A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the Trust. A two-week October half-term break A generous contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room Staff end-of-term social events Our commitment to you: At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery. With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and the flexibility to leave the site during non-teaching time, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting staff wellbeing. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities. Key responsibilities for the role include: to lead and manage the tutor team for a KS3 or KS4 year group, ensuring consistent and effective pastoral support to lead and manage the PSHE curriculum for your year group teaching key stages 3-5 in your subject area participating in extra-curricular activities within your department The successful candidate will: be a qualified teacher be able to support, inspire and enthuse students show evidence of continuing professional development have awareness and understanding of pastoral care be able to articulate the wider importance of pastoral care in developing young people be excited by the prospect of joining the head of year team and the wider school team Key Application Dates: Closing Date: 9:00 on 22nd June 2026 Shortlisting Date: 22nd / 23rd June 2026 Interview Date: Monday, 29th June 2026 Start Date September 2026 or January 2027 Safer recruitment: The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to mee