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Headteacher

Ashton Community Science College

Lancashire

  • £100,540 - £118,169 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Group 6: L28 – L35 as laid out in the school pay policy
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 May 2026
Apply by:
12 November 2025

Job overview

The governors of Ashton Community Science College are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher who has the vision and passion to further improve our school and continue the school’s work in making a difference to the life chances of its young people and community. The vacancy arises because our long-serving Headteacher is retiring.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of a school with a firmly established commitment to inclusion, achievement and ambition for all. We are the only school in Lancashire to have 2 specially designated units; one for deaf children and one for children with speech, language and communication needs, in addition to our mainstream provision. Inclusion lies at the heart of all we do. We firmly believe that all our students deserve the very best opportunities that school can provide within and beyond the taught curriculum and we strive to ensure every member of the school community can and should make their contribution to ensure we remain “a school to be proud of”.

 We are looking for someone who:
• is an experienced senior leader with a proven track record of school improvement, including securing positive outcomes for young people;
• has an absolute commitment to raising our already good standards even higher;
• believes that all children can achieve, fulfil and develop their potential;
• possesses the enthusiasm, energy and dedication to lead our school to further success;
• is passionate about raising achievement and has the personal qualities and skills to change young people's lives for the better;
• will lead the school and its community with inspiration and creativity into its next stage of development; 
• will support continual staff development, allowing our already talented and ambitious staff to grow further both professionally and personally. 

We are proud to offer:
• enthusiastic and motivated students, staff and governors;
• an experienced, collaborative and driven senior leadership team;
• a caring, inclusive and supportive environment where learning thrives and everyone matters;
• an ethos where we support every student to develop and fulfill their aspirations. 

The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work with us to build on our significant recent successes and achieve the best outcomes for our students thus enabling us to remain ‘a school to be proud of”. 

We believe that Ashton Community Science College is an extraordinary school. If you would like to visit the school prior to making an application, we have set aside specific times on Tuesday 4th November and Wednesday 5th November to facilitate this. Please contact Miss Glenda Harrison (Headteachers PA) at gharrison@ashtoncsc.com if you would like to visit us on one of these days. 

Please refer to our website for additional information to support your application: https://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 12th November Interview dates: Tuesday 9th December 2025 and Wednesday 10th December 2025.

Ashton Community Science College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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About Ashton Community Science College

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  • Ashton Community Science College
  • Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston
  • Lancashire
  • PR2 1SL
  • United Kingdom

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Ashton Community Science College is a co-educational secondary school located in a suburb of Preston, Lancashire. Offering places to students aged 11-16, and is a community school administered by the local authority.

Ashton Community Science College is smaller than most schools of its type. It is proud of the diversity of its intake.

Head Teacher

Janet Hoyle

Values and vision

Ashton Community Science College operates a no-excuses policy. It sets high expectations of its students in terms of hard work and behaviour. Teachers deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, with a wide range of qualifications available for students across a spectrum of interests and academic ability

Academic excellence is perhaps the secondary school’s top priority, with staff working hard to offer additional support to students who fall behind, or accelerated learning for those who require a more challenging curriculum.

Ofsted report

“Students achieve well. From below average starting points students make good progress so that by the end of Year 11, they reach standards which are average in English and above average in mathematics… Behaviour in lessons and around the college is good. Parents say, and students confirm that they enjoy coming to college. Students say they feel safe and cared for by their teachers.”

View Ashton Community Science College's latest Ofsted report

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