We are excited to be recruiting for a new Assistant Principal to join the team at Ashlawn School from September 2025. This position is open to all subject specialists with the AP discipline to be confirmed depending on your own skills set and what you can bring to the school. Regardless of background, the successful candidate will provide our students with an outstanding education and provide strong and effective leadership to all staff. The role will have many whole school responsibilities attached.
It is very important to us at Ashlawn School that all our teachers feel valued, listened to, and mentored well so that they have opportunities to develop. The appointed person will become a significant member of the senior leadership team (SLT) at Ashlawn School. This team plays a crucial role in swiftly moving the school from its current Ofsted judgement to one that truly reflects the fantastic work that the school does in forming the rounded individuals of our community.
Our aim is to enable all students to achieve their potential academically and personally, regardless of ability or disability. We aim to increase whole school and community awareness of the importance of quality and equity of opportunity for all students and are committed to providing an integrated and inclusive curriculum to meet individual needs, promoting positive achievement and independence for all. We are seeking an individual who resonates with our vision, someone dedicated to ensuring that every staff member and student has the opportunities needed to maximise their potential in all aspects.
Why work for Ashlawn?
●A large bi-lateral school committed to supporting all members of the school community to succeed
●You’ll be working within a community of passionate, committed colleagues who genuinely support each other
●A staff wellbeing team implements various strategies to boost staff engagement including various activities, events, conferences, and many other staff benefits
●Excellent opportunities to develop and grow in the successful and expanding Transforming Lives Educational Trust, a growing Multi-academy Trust based within the local community
●To be part of an 11-18 provision with opportunities to teach in the sixth form
We welcome visits to Ashlawn prior to application because we are proud that:
●Our students are motivated and want to succeed
●Behaviour is excellent
●The variety of opportunities both within and out of the classroom provides all students with the opportunity to develop their interests and skills in a wide range of areas
Everybody counts at Ashlawn School. Staff and students will talk about the vibrant culture and support they get from each other – we truly are a community. If you want to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to our excellent standards, and have high aspirations for young people, then Ashlawn School is the right school for you!
How to Apply
For further information, the application pack or to arrange a visit, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details.
T: 07525 889925
E: ashlawn@hays.com
Closing Date: 9am Monday 7th April 2025
Interviews: Thursday 10th & Friday 11th April 2025
Ashlawn School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The above post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate with Barred List check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.