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Higher Education Adviser & Research Leader

Higher Education Adviser & Research Leader

Ashford School

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive and dependent on experience, skills and knowledge
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Required for September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter
Apply by:
21 June 2019

Job overview

Higher Education Adviser & Research Leader


Required for September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter


Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience, skills and knowledge


As one of the UK's leading coeducational, independent schools, most students who leave Ashford School after A levels take a degree and to ensure this continues we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Higher Education Adviser.


In this key role you will maximise the successful entry of our students into the world’s top universities, colleges and employment schemes. Ensuring all our students receive the support, guidance and access to opportunities needed to achieve their aspirations, you will:


• Provide HE advice and advice on the preparation of applications for university;

• Provide careers advice in preparation for curriculum choices at 14+, 16+ and beyond;

• Oversee the engagement of our pupils in activities such as the CREST Awards, Extended Professional Qualification, Maths & Science Olympiads, academic, creative, and musical competitions;

• Develop and manage a network of parents, alumni, business partners and other friends of the school to provide external guidance, work experience, internships and support for students seeking places at university and into the world of work beyond university;

• Establish and oversee a research space/lab/function which allows students to explore and contribute to areas of contemporary research in many fields;

• Promote demanding, wide-ranging and engaging programmes for our most able pupils of all ages.


The ideal candidate will have experience as a university admissions tutor with experience of the UCAS application process and a record of academic achievement including an honours degree from a world-class university (2.1 or above). Experience or knowledge of independent schools and school curriculum and a proven track record of successful research in any discipline are also required.


If you can empathise and support students, providing personal warmth to gain their confidence and encourage them to progress and succeed we would be delighted to hear from you.


In return, as part of United Learning, one of the leading education groups in the UK, we can offer unrivalled career development opportunities.  This is a full-time appointment on a teaching contract; consideration will be given to qualified or experienced teachers/lecturers who can teach one or more subjects offered by the school but this is not a requirement. This is a non-resident post.


To apply, please visit: 

https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1635881?cid=1567


Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 21 June. Interviews: w/c 24 June.


Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible 


Ashford School is one of the UK's leading coeducational, independent day and boarding schools, having twice been voted Independent School of the Year.  The School was endorsed as excellent in every category during the most recent inspection.  Ashford School is a Teaching School, only one of a small number of Independent Schools in the UK.

Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single school could. 

Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.



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About Ashford School

Ashford School is one of the UK's leading coeducational independent day and boarding school, founded in 1898.  Ashford has all the benefits of being a school of individual character, coupled with the security and support offered by membership of the United Learning group of independent schools and academies. We are proud that the School is able to provide a seamless learning journey for children from 3 months to 18 years on a beautiful campus in the heart of Kent.

Ashford School, East Hill:

Our Senior School and Bridge Nursery make up Ashford School’s beautiful 25-acre campus close to the centre of Ashford and surrounded by Kent countryside.

The Senior School occupies a site in a prominent position in the busy and growing commuter town of Ashford and is close to the International Station. It has on-site playing fields, floodlit Astroturf pitch, tennis and netball courts, as well as a recently opened Sports Centre complete with gyms, fitness suite and an indoor swimming pool.  The school’s boarding houses are on campus.  Further playing fields and sports facilities, including a second floodlit Astroturf pitch, can be found on a 40-acre site adjacent to the Prep School and are well used by both Senior and Prep students.

Ashford School, Great Chart:

Ashford Prep School is situated in the beautiful village of Great Chart on the outskirts of Ashford.  The site also includes our Prep School Nursery and in 2018 our custom-designed Stables Nursery opened.  The site includes beautiful playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, flood-lit Astroturf pitch, indoor gym and a well-appointed Sports Pavilion.

The early years provision has its own dedicated and well-resourced accommodation and staff.

Our students

Currently, approximately 500 students attend the Senior School (aged 11 to 18), including around 120 boarders. It is expected that the number of Senior School students will increase over the next ten years and developments are being planned to allow for this growth. Around 500 students also currently attend the Prep School and Nurseries (aged 0-11).

Our location

Ashford is extremely well connected. London St Pancras can be reached by train in 37 minutes thanks to Ashford International Station’s position on the High Speed Line (HS1). The Eurotunnel is a 15-minute drive away, and the Port of Dover can be reached in 30 minutes.

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