Nonsuch High School for Girls has been named State Secondary School of the Year in the Southeast 2026 by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide, alongside being ranked an outstanding 13th nationally among more than 400 leading state secondary and grammar schools across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Girls’ Learning Trust is looking for an exceptional leader to join our Trust Board as our new Chair, as our current Chair is due to stand down from the role in January 2026. We have recently approved a new strategy, setting out our education mission and purpose as an organisation and are seeking an individual to lead the strategic direction of our work as a Trust. We are also looking to recruit two additional Trustees at this time.

This Saturday, the 8^th of March, is International Women’s Day. IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. As the Assistant Headteacher at Carshalton High School for Girls responsible for Student Culture and Ethos, IWD holds a special significance.

International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress, reflect on challenges, and recognise the resilience of women across all walks of life. My own journey—from qualifying as a Chartered Accountant while pregnant to leading as a Trust CFO—has been shaped by determination, support networks, and a commitment to balancing career ambitions with family life.

We're looking for a Trustee with expertise in finance to join our Trust Board and help us deliver our vision to be champions of excellence in girls’ education.