Head of School

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title: Head of School Location: Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7LR Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £72,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: June 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role At Ashley Park School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing and ambitious environment. We are seeking an exceptional Head of School to lead our specialist learning community — a visionary leader who can inspire staff, empower pupils and shape a culture where every young person can achieve more than they ever thought possible. This is more than a leadership role — it’s your opportunity to drive meaningful change, influence lives and build a school where excellence, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything. As Head of School, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all areas of school life, ensuring the highest standards in education, safeguarding, wellbeing and school improvement. Working closely with staff, families, local authorities and external partners, you’ll create a culture that is aspirational, inclusive and child-centred — where pupils feel valued, supported and inspired to succeed. You’ll lead a dedicated team, shape the future direction of the school and ensure Ashley Park School continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people. What You’ll Do As part of our committed team, you will: Leading the school to deliver exceptional outcomes across academic, personal and social development Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment with safeguarding at its core Driving high standards in teaching, learning, behaviour and therapeutic support Leading, motivating and developing a talented team through effective recruitment, CPD and performance management Overseeing strategic planning,