This is a rare opportunity for someone with creative energy and ambition to join the leadership of a remarkable, growing, award-winning school. Adventurous Learning is at the centre of what we do; we enjoy taking risks and embrace failure when it occurs as yet another opportunity to learn. Adults in the school model this behaviour daily.

If you are an academic leader who ensures that learning is motivating, rewarding, stimulating and leads to success, we have an exciting opening to develop your career as you move towards Headship. As part of the innovative United Learning group we can offer you unrivalled career development opportunities and support to ensure you achieve your ambition.

Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. However as there is under-representation of women on the leadership team, we would particularly welcome applications from women.

To apply please visit http://www.unitedlearning.org.uk/Jobs?ref=ULJOB_538_ASH or contact the Head’s PA, Anne Rylands, on 01233 739032/email rylandsa@ashfordschool.co.uk.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9:00am on Monday 16 November.

Ashford School is one of the UK’s leading coeducational, independent schools and was voted Independent School of the Year 2010/11 and again in 2014/15. The School was endorsed as outstandingly successful in every category during the most recent inspection in 2014. In September 2014, Ashford School became a Teaching School; only one of four Independent Schools in the UK to do so.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.