Director of ASCL Cymru

Director of ASCL Cymru

Location: Wales / Home based

Salary: Starting from £73,486

Permanent, Full time

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is the leading professional association and trade union for all school and college leaders. We are proud to support and represent more than 24,500 members throughout the UK in primary, secondary and post-16 education who lead their schools and colleges to help to shape the future of the national education system and provide high quality professional development opportunities.

ASCL is seeking to appoint a Director of ASCL Cymru. This role will report to the General Secretary of ASCL, and the post-holder will be a member of ASCL UK’s Leadership Group

The Director of ASCL Cymru is responsible for leading on all aspects of the association’s policy in relation to schools and colleges in Wales, representing members’ views. The postholder supports the work of ASCL Cymru Council and Executive and is expected to engage with and influence Welsh Government and middle tier bodies.

This is an exciting opportunity to occupy a national role at the forefront of a profession-led educational association. We are looking for a talented and authoritative individual with a background in education leadership who can influence Welsh policy, demonstrate strong leadership in the political education debate, deliver high quality professional development, and offer the highest quality professional support to our members.

This role is paid on a five-point incremental range from £73,486 - £81,049 per annum. Reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses are also covered. The postholder will work from home, with IT and telephone equipment provided, with attendance at ASCL HQ in Leicester and other locations across the UK as required.

ASCL is an equal opportunities employer and offers a very generous package of benefits, including 33 days holiday plus bank holidays and a pension scheme to which the association contributes 9%.

INTERESTED?

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Wednesday 17th April 2024.

Interviews will be held in Cardiff on Wednesday 24 April 2024.

Start date: Ideally 1 September 2024 but dependent on individual circumstances.