Join over 25,000 school, college and trust leaders
We are an association made up of people just like you, run for you.
The Association of School and College Leaders is the leading trade union and professional association representing primary, secondary, independent, business, trust, and post-16 leaders and we'd love to welcome you to our community.
Unsure if you're eligible? Have a look at our Who can join page.
Joining offer
Join ASCL between 1 - 31 July and get discounted membership fees until December 2025 plus a £40 Lifestyle gift card.*
Why join ASCL?
Here are just some of the many good reasons to become an ASCL member:
- Support in times of trouble, including expert legal advice
- High-quality professional development and opportunities to network with other education leaders.
- Representation at local and at the highest levels of government on what matters to you, such as funding, recruitment and retention, and accountability.
- Essential information and updates in our newsletters and Leader magazine.
If you work part-time, or will be taking maternity/parental leave, please contact the Membership Office.
If you pay your ASCL membership yourself, 100% of your subscription is allowable against income tax.
Join ASCL
New members joining between September and December will receive an introductory offer of a reduced subscription rate until December 2026 *
From January 2027 subscriptions will be charged at the normal subscription rate.
Details of the subscription rates for 2027 will be sent to members during the autumn term of 2026.
New members joining between April - August 2025 will receive an introductory offer of a reduced subscription*
From January 2026 subscriptions will be charged at the normal subscription rate.
Details of the subscription rates for 2026 will be sent to members during the autumn term of 2025.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Subscriptions are calculated on a daily rate. Your first payment may be larger depending on your join date and payment start date. You will receive notification in advance of the first payment being claimed.
- If you wish to pay annually the total amount due will be claimed on the next available month.
- All direct debits are claimed on the first banking day of each month. ASCL is not able to vary the payment date.
- Subscriptions are allowable against income tax (100%).
- A completed direct debit must be returned with the application form to activate membership. If you join online this will be available during the joining process.
- Please retain the direct debit guarantee for your records.
You will be able to join on any date, however, membership cannot be backdated.
Please do not wait until you are notified of an allegation or process. ASCL is unable to provide representation and legal support for issues that arose before your membership commenced.