Deputy Head
Ashfold School
Ashfold School
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January or April 2019
- Apply by:
- 7 October 2018
Job overview
The Position
Ashfold School is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head to join us from January or April 2019. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to display their passion and enthusiasm for prep schools and to use their experience to contribute to the ongoing development of this exceptional school.
The School
Ashfold is an independent prep school for boys and girls aged 3-13 years, located within easy reach of Thame, Oxford, Bicester and Aylesbury. Alongside an excellent all-round education, we pride ourselves in offering children a wealth of opportunities to participate in sports, the arts, drama and music as well as a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. The school week runs from Monday – Friday and we offer optional boarding up to four nights a week, as well as a rich and varied extra-curricular programme.
The Role
The Deputy Head is a key support to the Headmaster, working closely with him on maintaining excellent communication across the staff, pupils and parents, and leading the day-to-day running of the school.
You will be passionate about prep schools and be committed to all areas of school life. You will possess outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with excellent organisational and administrative abilities. Your discretion, honesty and integrity will be crucial, and you will be able to lead by example, committed to maintaining the ethos of Ashfold for the staff and children.
This is an exciting time to be part of the school under the leadership of the newly appointed Headmaster, and to play a vital role towards ensuring that every child who attends Ashfold has the chance to thrive and flourish in the classroom and beyond.
The Application
For a full Candidate Brief including Job Description and Application Notes, please visit www.ashfoldschool.co.uk/200/staff-vacancies
Please send completed applications to Donna Coombes, HR & Finance Assistant, Ashfold School, Dorton, Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 9NG, donna.coombes@ashfoldschool.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 8 October 2018.
About Ashfold School
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