Vice Principal - Ashlawn School
Start Date: Easter 2025
Salary: Leadership 18–22
Job Role: Full time
Contract: Permanent

We are excited to be recruiting for a new Vice Principal to join the team at Ashlawn School from Easter 2025.

Initially this position will concentrate on behaviour and attendance and will involve leading and managing a team of heads of key stage, attendance and welfare staff and line manage areas of the curriculum. However, we are looking for someone with transferable skills who has the ability to work across a number of senior leadership responsibilities.

At Ashlawn, our ambitions of nurturing potential, inspiring community, and delivering excellence are deeply rooted in the very core of the school. 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.

The school has developed our 5 key ambitions for all of our students:
● Ensure that they have the best opportunity for academic achievement
● Prepare the for the world of work and employability
● Develop their understanding of their place within community
● Support their personal development to be confident and self assured individuals
● Ensure that every child aspires to be the best that they can be.

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!

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

If you want to lead a highly effective 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: 16th January 2025
Interviews: 23rd and 24th January 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.