English Teacher
Ark Kings Academy
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark MPS or UPS (Outside London) £23,490 - £34,670 or £38,826 – £39,599 depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2018
Job overview
English Teacher
Start date: September 2018
Salary: Ark MPS or UPS (Outside London) £23,490 - £34,670 or £38,826 – £39,599 depending on experience
Hours: Term time only.
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham Nearest train station/transport links: Five-minute drive from the M42, Junction 2, Kings Norton Station (25 mins walk), bus routes including the 35, 45, 49 and 84
Deadline: 9am on Friday 18th May 2018
Interviews: To be held on Friday W/C 21st May 2018
Ofsted: Good in all areas (2016) Visits to our school are encouraged; to arrange, please call 0121 459 4451.
In 2015, Ark Kings Academy was named as the most improved academy in the country, and was rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in October 2016. Last April, we were lucky enough to be moved into our brand-new school building (home to several impressive new facilities), and this has enabled us to continue our journey towards becoming a school of excellence.
At Ark Kings Academy, our goal is simple: we want every child to be well prepared academically and socially for university or the career of their choice. We work hard to achieve this for our students, and we work hard to help our staff achieve this too.
"We are a big family and we know that we are moving forwards and making a difference. Every day we’re opening students’ eyes to opportunities in Birmingham and beyond, students that may have otherwise been forgotten about. Our progress so far has been incredible and we know that one day we will be an outstanding school.”– Staff member at Ark Kings Academy We employ an open-door policy that extends to all staff and students, to encourage a collaborative working environment. Staff receive regular training sessions to nurture professional progression at every stage. The leadership team is approachable and always on hand to provide help where needed. At Kings, your hard work will never go unappreciated. From staff shout outs in weekly meetings to half-termly staff buffets, we ensure there is a culture of recognition and reward.
As a staff member at Ark Kings Academy, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 36 schools in 4 locations across the country.
Click here to find out more about the benefits of work for Ark Kings Academy. Visit our website for more information on the school. For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact the school. For technical difficulties, please contact the central recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or recruitment@arkonline.org.
Please submit your application online by visiting http://arkkingsacademy.org/vacancies. The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 18th May 2018. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Ark Kings Academy
- Ark Kings Academy
- Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B38 9DE
- United Kingdom
Ark Kings Academy is an all-through school in the Kings Norton area of Birmingham admitting pupils from Nursery - Year 11. We expect our students to achieve academic excellence and to make a positive contribution both to the academy and the wider community that we serve.
Our Vision
At Ark Kings Academy every student will make excellent progress, develop outstanding character and be successful in life, education and employment.
Our School Values
Our school values 'Aspire. Expect. Achieve. Together’ capture the essence of our school.
- Every student is encouraged and helped to Aspire, to great things in their lives – both what they can do now and what they can be and will do in the future.
- Every student can Expect to be taught well in an orderly and industrious environment and in return can Expect to work hard, be respectful of others and make no excuses.
- Every student can Achieve. We won’t accept any excuses and we won’t make any either. We will do whatever we can to help ensure each student can be successful succeeds each and every day.
- Together we are a big family.
We were rated as "good" in all areas in our 2016 Ofsted inspection. Read the full report here.
Curriculum
Our curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of the community of students we serve.
We promote reading and vocabulary and prioritise exposing our students to a wealth of vocabulary in different contexts.
We promote the identification of our students as global citizens – aspirational, respectful, values driven.
We provide our students with the cultural capital they need go on to be successful in the next phase of their education and beyond.
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