About Ashlyns

A genuine sense of pride is shared by staff and students at Ashlyns, a popular and vibrant school nestled within the leafy grounds of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. 

Ashlyns is an oversubscribed school with over 1500 students, including a successful Sixth Form that was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in October 2023. The school's ethos is underpinned by ethical leadership, with a strong sense of community, professionalism, and high expectations. The school's values of Integrity, Inclusivity, and Independence are central to everything we do.

Technology at Ashlyns

Our Technology faculty, comprises of ICT, Design and Technology and Business Studies. Textiles is also part of our Technology faculty.

The subjects have spacious teaching and food preparation / workshop areas which are well resourced with both traditional equipment and CAM facilities such as laser and vinyl cutters. The faculty is supported by two Technicians. 

We annually host the Rotary Technology Product Design Tournament, attended by many local secondary schools. It’s an event which showcases our fabulous facilities and our students’ innovation and creativity. Our curriculum is progressive and aims to help students conceive ideas that improve people’s lives.

 At KS3, our carousel gives students the chance to solve problems in practical ways in their Product Design and Food Tech lessons, through research, design and production. 

In Years 10 and 11, learners can specialise by choosing D&T (either in the workshop or in the textiles studio) or Food Preparation and Nutrition. At KS5 our students are taught and are expected to draw on the widest possible range of tools and equipment that are available to them, demonstrating their ability to respond with creativity, complexity and precision, to a very demanding level.

At KS5 our students are taught and are expected to draw on the widest possible range of tools and equipment that are available to them, demonstrating their ability to respond with creativity, complexity and precision, to a very demanding level.

Application process

Please be aware that the school does not accept CVs.  We use an anonymised shortlisting system to ensure a fair and unbiased process. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the school reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Questions and Adjustments

If you have any questions about the application process, the role, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our HR Officer, Clare Richardson, at hr@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk or 01442 863 6045.

Ashlyns School is committed to a fully inclusive recruitment process. If you are a neurodivergent candidate or have any other disability, you are encouraged to contact the school to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require during the application, interview, or any other stage.

Safeguarding and Checks

If you are shortlisted, your references will be taken up and an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence before the interview day. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a Criminal Records Self-Declaration Form. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information, please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy, Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct which can be found on our school website.