Head of School, Ashford - Full Time

Goldwyn School; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwyn School is hiring a Head of School to lead daily operations and pastoral care at their Great Chart site in Ashford. The role requires proven leadership in educational settings, particularly with SEMH and ASD needs, and offers opportunities to impact students' lives positively. Candidates will work collaboratively with the leadership team to achieve the school's vision 'Aspire, Empower, Achieve'.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership team

Chance to make a meaningful difference

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a specialist or mainstream educational setting.
• Deep understanding of SEMH and ASD needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student-centered practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of the school, ensuring high-quality provision.
• Oversee pastoral care and act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Monitor student engagement and wellbeing, responding to emerging needs.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Goldwyn School is seeking to appoint adynamic, highly motivated, and experienced professionalto lead the day-to-day operations, pastoral care, and safeguarding at our Great Chart site in Ashford.

This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who can inspire and guide a dedicated team, ensuring that all students, many with complex SEMH and ASD needs, are supported to thrive in a safe, respectful, and purposeful environment.

As Head of School, you will:

• Lead the daily running of the school, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality provision.
• Oversee pastoral care and act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for the site.
• Monitor student engagement and wellbeing throughout the day, responding flexibly and proactively to emerging needs.
• Model a calm, boundaried, and solution-focused approach to behaviour management.
• Coordinate staff to ensure all students access the curriculum and interventions effectively.
• Work collaboratively with the Goldwyn Strategy Board and senior leaders to deliver the school’s vision:Aspire, Empower, Achieve.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven leadership experience in a specialist or mainstream educational setting.
• A deep understanding of SEMH and ASD needs.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• The ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and resilience.
• A commitment to inclusive education and student-centred practice.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• A passionate and skilled staff body.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

We warmly welcome visits to our school.To arrange a visit, please contact Tina Brobyn, HR Manager, at [e-mail].

Visits are available on the following dates:

• Thursday 26 June
• Wednesday 2 July