Assistant Head Teaching & Learning

GDST; Ealing; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

36-week year

PD opportunities

Free staff lunches

Staff wellbeing activities

Gym access

Job summary

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, part of the GDST, is seeking an inspirational Assistant Head Teaching & Learning to join the Senior Leadership Team in January 2027. You will lead teaching and learning initiatives, drive high standards, and collaborate across departments to enthuse students.

The role offers a competitive salary, access to GDST benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a leading independent girls’ day school in West London.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teaching and learning in a senior school setting.
• Track record of improving student outcomes.
• Ability to mentor and develop teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic quality of teaching and learning across the school.
• Support and develop department heads and teaching staff.
• Oversee curriculum delivery and assessment standards.
• Safeguarding and welfare oversight as part of SLT.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Staff development

Education

Master's in Education

Job description

EmployerNotting Hill & Ealing High School - GDSTLocationEaling, Greater LondonContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeSalaryTBCPosted11th September 2026Start Date1st January 2027Expires25th September 2026 11:59 AMContract TypePermanentStart Date1st January 2027Job ID1573677Start Date1st January 2027Contract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1573677Assistant Head Teaching & LearningCompetitive salary plus benefitsFor January 2027Full-TimeNotting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Assistant Head Teaching & Learning to join the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in the quality of teaching and learning throughout the school.Teaching at NHEHS“Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!”- a Head of DepartmentAbout the SchoolNHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension) 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:45 (depending on timetable for part-time staff) Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications Free life assurance benefit Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year) In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gymFurther information about this position and how to apply is available by emailing clicking the apply button.The closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 2026 at 12pm. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close applications and interviews at any point in the process.Interviews will take place on Friday 2nd October 2026.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.Safeguarding Statement:The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.