text: Head teacher Peter Gale been sacked for 'inappropriate' and 'unprofessional' behaviour . The first male headteacher at an all-girls grammar school has been sacked for 'inappropriate' and 'unprofessional' behaviour less than two years after taking up the post. Peter Gale was fired from his position at high-performing Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam, Surrey, due to 'serious breaches' in safeguarding procedures. He was appointed to run the school, which counts singer Katie Melua amongst its alumnae, in September 2013 after the mysterious departure of its previous head, Karin Rowsell. In a letter to parents, the chairman of the governing body, Tony Hyams-Parish, said: 'The governing body has terminated Peter Gale's employment at Nonsuch High School for Girls due to serious breaches in applying safeguarding procedures and instances of unprofessional and inappropriate conduct. 'As you can imagine, this was not an easy decision. 'Especially because we recognise that since Peter's appointment there have been many positive changes within the school led by Peter and the senior leadership team. 'However, the governing body and staff take their safeguarding responsibilities towards students very seriously and, importantly, any breaches of safeguarding procedures, and have therefore acted promptly to address these matters.' Carol Dickie, the school's bursar said the education of the 1,200 pupils would be unaffected by the sacking but did not elaborate on the allegations. The soon will soon start the process of recruiting a new headteacher and in the interim deputy head Tracey Hartley will fill the position. Mr Gale moved to the school after working as the deputy headteacher at Rosebery School in Epsom where he was responsible for curriculum, data and timetabling. He was also  seconded to George Abbot School in Guildford as part of its executive team. Well-known alumnae from the school include Olympic cycling champion Joanna Rowsell (left) and singer Katie Melua . His contract at Nonsuch High School for Girls (pictured) in Cheam, Surrey, was terminated due to 'serious breaches' in safeguarding procedures .
target: Peter Gale has been fired from Nonsuch High School for Girls in Surrey .
  Headteacher accused of 'inappropriate' and 'unprofessional' behaviour .
  Governors said there had been 'serious breaches' in safeguarding .
  But the high-performing school refused to confirm nature of allegations .