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Careers and Networking

Share your experience and make a difference.

We’re building our network of successful professionals like you, and we need your help to inspire our current aspiring Ashford School students.

Not only will you be inspiring the next generation, but you’ll also:

  • Expand your network: connect with like-minded alumni and professionals.
  • Refine your skills: share your knowledge and insights, reinforcing your own expertise.
  • Give back to your community: contribute to the success of future Ashford students.
  • Stay connected to the school: maintain your connection to Ashford and its growing community.

Here’s how you can make a real impact:

  • Career mentoring: be a career champion and share your professional journey with current students through one-to-one mentoring.
  • Deliver in-school careers talks: speak to students on a wide range of topics, from specific subjects to general studies or wider horizons – see below for areas of interest.
  • Interview practice and personal statement review: help Sixth Formers navigating university options.
  • Work experience opportunities: offer real-world experience providing valuable work shadowing or work experience.
  • Host an industry networking event: network with fellow alumni and parents at industry-specific events.
  • Contribute to our Octagon Lecture Series: share your expertise with students through engaging lunchtime talks – perfect for Masters, PhD students and researchers to present on their area of study.
  • Connect with our community on LinkedIn: join our LinkedIn group for alumni, current staff, parents, and supporters to share jobs, connect, and offer guidance.

If you have expertise or an interest that you’re passionate about and are keen to share, please do get in touch if you’re able to get involved in any of the above, email alumni@ashfordschool.co.uk

In-House Career Talks

We are looking for alumni to speak with our current students on a wide range of topics. We have listed specific areas on interest below:

Music Department
Sports Department
Languages
Food Studies
Art
Chemistry
Religious Studies
Computer Science
D&T
Geography
Drama
English
Physics
Past Breakfast Networking Sessions

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  • Ashford Prep School
    Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DJ
    +44 (0)1233 620493
    The Stables Nursery: +44 (0)1233 656865

  • Ashford Senior School
    East Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PB
    +44 (0)1233 625171
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