Head of Ashford School
Ashford School
Kent
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 28 November 2024
Job overview
Ashford School is a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school for children from 3 months to 19 years. Set across two spacious campuses in Ashford, Kent, the School offers an exceptional and inspiring education through which all pupils can be happy and successful. With a commitment to developing an inspiring environment that encourages growth and adventure, Ashford offers a rich educational experience across a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting pursuits.
Ashford School is part of United Learning, a group of academies and independent schools educating around 65,000 students in over 100 schools across England. The group offers mutually beneficial and unique interactions between state and independent schools, with a mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’.
United Learning is looking for someone who can win the trust and respect of the extraordinary group of people who comprise the Ashford School community; who can energise, inspire and build teams; who is courageous enough to keep what is excellent and discerning in driving continuous improvement. You will combine a track record of successful strategic leadership experience with strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence in academic, pastoral and co-curricular provision.
Whether you are an aspiring or experienced Head, looking to develop your career within the support and framework of a wider group, you will receive unparalleled professional development and support, as together we look to develop ‘the best in everyone’.
Further information, including a candidate pack and details of how to apply, can be found on the RSAcademics website at: www.rsacademics.com
Interested candidates wishing to arrange an informal, confidential discussion about the role should contact:
Miranda Landale, Search Consultant: MirandaLandale@RSAcademics.com
Michael Stephens, Head of Senior School Search: MichaelStephens@RSAcademics.com
The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Thursday 28 November 2024.
First round interviews, to include a tour of the School, will be held on 4 and 5 December.
Final interviews will be held on 10 December.
United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Ashford School 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, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
About Ashford School
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Ashford School is one of the UK's leading coeducational independent day and boarding school, founded in 1898. Ashford has all the benefits of being a school of individual character, coupled with the security and support offered by membership of the United Learning group of independent schools and academies. We are proud that the School is able to provide a seamless learning journey for children from 3 months to 18 years on a beautiful campus in the heart of Kent.
Ashford School, East Hill:
Our Senior School and Bridge Nursery make up Ashford School’s beautiful 25-acre campus close to the centre of Ashford and surrounded by Kent countryside.
The Senior School occupies a site in a prominent position in the busy and growing commuter town of Ashford and is close to the International Station. It has on-site playing fields, floodlit Astroturf pitch, tennis and netball courts, as well as a recently opened Sports Centre complete with gyms, fitness suite and an indoor swimming pool. The school’s boarding houses are on campus. Further playing fields and sports facilities, including a second floodlit Astroturf pitch, can be found on a 40-acre site adjacent to the Prep School and are well used by both Senior and Prep students.
Ashford School, Great Chart:
Ashford Prep School is situated in the beautiful village of Great Chart on the outskirts of Ashford. The site also includes our Prep School Nursery and in 2018 our custom-designed Stables Nursery opened. The site includes beautiful playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, flood-lit Astroturf pitch, indoor gym and a well-appointed Sports Pavilion.
The early years provision has its own dedicated and well-resourced accommodation and staff.
Our students
Currently, approximately 500 students attend the Senior School (aged 11 to 18), including around 120 boarders. It is expected that the number of Senior School students will increase over the next ten years and developments are being planned to allow for this growth. Around 500 students also currently attend the Prep School and Nurseries (aged 0-11).
Our location
Ashford is extremely well connected. London St Pancras can be reached by train in 37 minutes thanks to Ashford International Station’s position on the High Speed Line (HS1). The Eurotunnel is a 15-minute drive away, and the Port of Dover can be reached in 30 minutes.
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