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Head of Department – Maths

Head of Department – Maths

Ark Alexandra Academy

East Sussex

  • £54,770 - £60,436 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Ark Outside London Leadership Scale: Points 9 – 13 (£54,770 - £60,436) + Potential relocation package worth up to £5,000
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023, or earlier if possible
Apply by:
6 February 2023

Job overview

Ark Alexandra Academy 

Head of Department – Maths  

 

Reports to: Vice Principal 

Start date: September 2023, or earlier if possible  

Location: Hastings, East Sussex 

Salary: Ark Outside London Leadership Scale: Points 9 – 13 (£54,770 - £60,436) + Potential relocation package worth up to £5,000 

Contract: Permanent, full-time   

Closing date: Monday 6th February 2023, 9am   

Final Interview: Thursday 9th February (or to be arranged as suitable) 

 

This is a unique opportunity to lead a large maths department in a rapidly improving school on the south coast. Leading a team of teachers, including a middle leader for KS3, you will have the support and experience you need to develop the maths department and improve outcomes for our students.  

 

Our School: 

Ark Alexandra Academy is situated on the sunny south coast in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary with 6th form in the Ark network. A popular school, Ark Alexandra is growing from a 10 to 12 form entry this year, working across a split site, which brings with it unique opportunities for growth and development. At its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Sixth Form were all judged to be Good.  

Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted. 

 

What we offer: 

  • Salary higher than the national pay scales 
  • Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education 
  • Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school 
  • Coaching for every teacher 
  • Protected co-planning time 
  • Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL 
  • Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network 

 

Ideal candidates will: 

  • Combine subject expertise with a passion for securing the highest outcomes 
  • Have the commitment, skills and character required to build a successful department 
  • Share the Ark Alexandra Academy vision and be aligned with the six pillars underpinning it 
  • Is a great teacher themselves. We are looking for a leader who really knows what great learning looks like in the classroom and how to achieve it. 

  

How to apply: 

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by 9am on Monday 6th February.

 

This ATS application form should take no longer 20 minutes to complete. At any time, you can pause, save, and log back in. If you have any difficulty with meeting the deadline for application, please contact shevonnae.sokoya@arkonline.org.   

  

We welcome conversations about the role and visits to our school. If you would like to be in touch for an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Shevonnae Sokoya, our Senior Recruitment Advisor, at shevonnae.sokoya@arkonline.org.    

  

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.    

  

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.   

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About Ark Alexandra Academy

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Ark Alexandra is a large secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary in the successful Ark network. A popular school that is heavily over-subscribed, we have grown to have over 1,600 students this year.

Our school is on an exciting rapid upward trajectory. From September 2024, Ark Alexandra will operate as one school across two 6FE campuses. This creates the dual benefit of working within a small school family setting, whilst providing unique opportunities for growth, development and career opportunities that exist in a large school model.

We take a traditional and research-based approach to education with a primacy placed on cognitive science, scholarship and what the best schools do. We are a no-nonsense school where staff can focus their efforts on teaching great lessons. Our focus on extra-curricular activities including DofE, Cadets and rewards trips ensures our students benefit from a range of exciting opportunities.

Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted, with Blacklands and Little Ridge being graded Outstanding in all areas.

As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin everything that we do. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.


Why join Ark Alexandra?

By joining an Ark school, you will have fantastic opportunities to develop. We provide excellent bespoke training – from courses to network training days - available at every stage in your career. On top of this, you will work with other outstanding people across our network, helping to shape the futures of the children in our schools.

We firmly believe that a great school is the  result of great people. At Ark Alexandra Academy, we are entering the very important next phase of our development and we need passionate people on board to support us in achieving the goals and aspirations that we have for our pupils. Our numbers are readily increasing as we continue to raise student attainment.

We have some brilliant opportunities for strong career development from trainee, to middle and senior leadership across a breadth of roles.  We want to hear from you and encourage you to apply online. Don’t hesitate to contact us for confidential discussions. We are continuing virtual interviews during the current climate and recruiting for the new academic year in September and beyond. Apply today and be part of our vision to provide the best possible education for our students in Hastings.

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