Appointment of General Secretary
Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
Leicester
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2016
Job overview
As the leading association speaking exclusively for Britain’s school, college and system leaders, ASCL is consistently influential and plays a prominent role in shaping education nationally.
We seek an outstanding leader to speak authoritatively for our membership of over 18,000.
ASCL believes the key to making our schools and colleges world-class is a culture of trust and respect between the profession and policy makers. We want a system in which all children and young people achieve. This will involve imagination, courage and collective action. Our vision for a self-improving system puts education leaders at the forefront of further raising standards. At a time of unprecedented change in British education, the need for our strong professional body has never been greater.
The next General Secretary will be an experienced leader with a track record of success in managing organisational and political complexity. She or he will combine first-class strategic abilities with the intellect, gravitas and personal authority to lead a large and broad membership association and secure significant national influence. The General Secretary will build on the Association's considerable strengths, supporting an increasingly diverse membership to seize the opportunities and meet the challenges of a rapidly reforming education system.
For further information and to download the appointment details, please visit www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 2538.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 1st June 2016 at 0900hrs BST.
About Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
- Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
- 130 Regent Road, Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE1 7PG
- United Kingdom
ASCL members work in more than 90 per cent of secondary schools and colleges of all types, and are responsible for the education of more than four million young people. The Association works to shape national education policy, provide advice and support to members and deliver first class professional development across the sector.
Inspired by a vision of high quality education for all young people, ASCL aims to be the first choice professional body for all school, college and system leaders.
The Association seeks to achieve this through:
- offering advice, guidance and best practice;
- providing members with legal support and full trade union representation;
- shaping and influencing policy;
- delivering high quality professional development for the education sector.
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