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Job Title: Deputy Head / Assistant Head
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £150 – £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time | Long-term

Are you a dynamic and experienced educator ready to step into a senior leadership role?

GSL Education are seeking a Deputy Head / Assistant Head to join a secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) holder with experience in behaviour and attitudes, looking to progress their leadership career.

 

About the Role:

As Deputy Head, you will support the Headteacher in leading and managing all aspects of school life. You will play a key role in shaping school culture, improving behaviour and attitudes, supporting staff development, and driving high standards across the school. This role is ideal for an Assistant Head or senior leader aspiring to progress to a Headteacher position in the future.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Headteacher in strategic leadership and school management

  • Lead on behaviour, attitudes, and pastoral support to ensure a positive school culture

  • Support teaching and learning quality across all departments

  • Develop and mentor staff, promoting professional growth and high performance

  • Assist with curriculum planning, assessment, and monitoring pupil progress

  • Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies are upheld at all times

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential

  • Leadership experience, ideally as Assistant Head or similar senior role

  • Experience managing behaviour, attitudes, and pastoral provision

  • Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills

  • Ambition to progress in school leadership and senior management

  • Flexible, proactive, and committed to school improvement

  • An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one with GSL Education

 

Why Choose GSL Education?

  • Competitive daily pay rates (£150–£220 per day)

  • Opportunity to take a senior leadership role and progress your career

  • Work in a supportive, well-resourced school environment

  • Ongoing guidance and support from experienced consultants

 

Please note that this role requires safeguarding awareness, and successful applicants must pass all safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or a new application.

For more information or to register your interest in the Deputy Head / Assistant Head role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

 
 
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