Chief Operating Officer, Mathematics Mastery
Ark
Borough, London
- Expired
- Salary:
- £70,000 - £80,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2018
Job overview
Mathematics Mastery is a non-profit organisation, dedicated to transforming mathematics education in the UK. Based on international evidence and practice, our school improvement programme aims to enhance pupils’ understanding, enjoyment, resilience and attainment in mathematics.
Mathematics Mastery was originally established as an Ark UK Programme in 2011 and has grown steadily over the last six years. We now work with over 4,500 teachers from 475 schools, and nearly 140,000 pupils are taught maths lessons designed and developed by us.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident senior leader to join our team at a time of organisational growth leading to independence. We are looking for a strategic thinker who has proven ability of translating an organisation’s vision into an effective operating model, as well as leading and implementing change in a sustainable manner.
You will be experienced in leading high performing teams and overseeing the operations function of either a charity or limited company – including human resources, IT, finance and governance.
The right candidate must have the skills and impetus to drive continual improvement to the conditions which allow our team to operate effectively.
A personal interest in maths is not essential, but an understanding and appreciation of its educational importance is. You will be passionate about driving change, supporting teachers and improving the life chances of young people.
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Start date: June 2018
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Borough, London
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@mathematicsmastery.org by 12.00pm on 26 February 2018. Interviews will be held the week commencing 5 March 2018.
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About Ark
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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