Ark INA Principal
ARK Schools
Ilford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2019
Job overview
Do you have the vision, passion and rigour to lead Isaac Newton Academy at this pivotal and exciting time in its development?
Isaac Newton Academy seeks an inspirational Principal or a strong Head of Secondary with the potential to progress. You will be a creative and tenacious leader with the vision to build on very strong foundations and to face future challenges. You will hold exceptionally high expectations for all students, share the belief that an excellent education is central to transforming lives and ensure every student is given the opportunity to succeed.
Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. The secondary school opened in 2012 with its inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. In 2014 the primary phase of the academy opened to 90 reception-aged pupils and the sixth form opened in 2017. The academy will be full in all key stages from September 2020. It is oversubscribed, has a track record of excellent outcomes, a dedicated and ambitious team of staff and was graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2018.
Isaac Newton Academy is part of the Ark network of schools, one of the largest and most successful multi-academy trusts in the country. Ark is renowned for its approach to staff development, with high quality training provided at every level for both teaching and non-teaching staff. Leaders within Ark benefit from being able to draw upon the resources and expertise of the network. They also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other school leaders and to feed into the development of excellent practice beyond their own school.
Ark has developed a number of successful programmes and tools to support the cultivation of excellence including world class curricula through its English and Maths Mastery programmes. This year the Great Teacher Rubric has been launched. This tool is a driver for teacher development and we believe all teachers, from novice to master, will benefit immensely from it. It is a hugely exciting time for anyone considering joining our network.
We are keen to hear from successful school leaders seeking a new challenge.
Ideal candidates will:
- Be fully aligned to the Ark Pillars
- Have a clear understanding of what makes a great school
- Possess the technical and behavioural traits to lead a highly effective school
- Be able to demonstrate impact in key areas of provision in current or previous roles
- Be a great teacher themselves. As a leader of teaching, we are looking for someone who really knows what great learning looks like in the classroom and how to achieve it
- Be network-minded and be able to contribute meaningfully to our strategic development at both regional and network level
This is a rare opportunity to lead an exceptional school entering the next phase of its development. The all through nature of the academy presents a significant scope to develop the pupils academically and personally. The successful candidate will have the full support of Ark to ensure Isaac Newton Academy makes a lasting contribution to its community, supporting local children to fulfil their ambitions. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact the Executive Principal, Jane Witheford, at jane.witheford@arkonline.org
Location: Ilford
Closing Date: 10am, 9th October 2019
Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience
First Interview: Monday 14th October
Final Interview: Thursday 17th October
If successful, you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Ark is an international charity that is transforming lives through education. We exist to make sure that every child, regardless of background, has access to a great education and real choices in life.
We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.
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About ARK Schools
Ark is charity that aims to transform children's lives through education. Our goal is to help give children the best start in life, regardless of their background.
Our network of 39 schools schools in the UK achieves great results for young people, and some of our schools are among the best in the country. We educate around 28,500 pupils in four locations across the UK; Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth.
Why work for Ark?
At Ark, we are all united by the same goal; a commitment to drive real change in education where it’s needed most. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role.
Joining Ark means there are plenty of diverse opportunities to progress your career, choosing the direction you want to take it in. Whether that be in one of our new or transition schools, a school in another region in the UK, as part of our dedicated central team or by working for one of our innovative Ark Ventures.
Make a difference where it matters most
We only work in the communities where we can make the biggest difference to children’s lives and take on some of the most challenging schools in the country.
Many of our schools have a history of academic under-achievement or are in areas of economic disadvantage. 84% of Ark schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.
Take your career in your own direction
We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, whether that means aspiring to senior leadership or becoming an outstanding at what you do, allowing you to really carve out a successful career in with us. We are dedicated to offering opportunities to support your career in our schools or as part of our wider network.
Learning at every stage
We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role. That’s why we offer twice the number of training days as standard. Staff at Ark have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of their team. So no matter what stage of your career you’re at, we’ll support you to be the best that you can be.
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