Assistant Headteacher

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next stages of the development of the Ashcombe School. The job has arisen due to the permanent appointment of Chris Panting as Headteacher and we are looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and inspirational individual who will join the Senior Leadership team at the school.

This post will provide an excellent career opportunity to work at a high achieving, fully comprehensive school in Dorking, Surrey and we would perceive this to be an important step in reaching a Headship post.

Who we are:

Ashcombe is highly sought-after, with very high levels of interest for September 2021. This is due to a wide range of factors including its facilities, academic results, standards of teaching, pastoral care, the wide range of trips and extra-curricular activities and the resultant attitudes of its pupils.

In our 2020 ‘Investors in People’ Report, our staff said:

“It is a great place to work, and I can see all the things that are happening – it’s all positive”

And

“Leaders lead by example and are trusted by people and are passionate about doing their best for the school”.

What we offer:

The school has a number of great features including:

• A strong and unwavering commitment to inclusive education believing all can achieve, given the appropriate support
• A belief in a no blame management culture which encourages a strong sense of collaboration and self-betterment
• A popular school with strong admission numbers
• A commitment to a broad and balanced aspirational curriculum
• A strong Ofsted report in Jan 2019 that praised the strong ethos that flowed throughout the school’s culture and vision
• A flexibility throughout the school that ensures that roles are developed to match the individual attributes of the post holder
• Regular professional development opportunities

What Ofsted say:

“Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are very positive. Pupils are attentive and responsive in equal measure in lessons. As a result, there is a very harmonious learning atmosphere"

How to apply:

Click the ‘Quick apply’ button below to complete an application form.

Closing date is Wednesday 10th March 2021

Interview dates will be 15th, 16th & 17th March 2021

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

Whatever the outcome of your application we thank you for the interest you have shown and wish you well in your future career.

The Ashcombe School,

Ashcombe Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1LY

Tel: 01306 886312

www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk