Head of Psychology/Sociology
Ark Academy
Brent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark MPS/UPS (Inner London) £28,799 –£47,998 + TLR 2c £6,450
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2017
Job overview
Ark Academy
Opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy
Ark Academy is an all-through school in state-of-the-art school in Wembley, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium. The school, recently rated as one of the top 100 non-selective state schools for value-added KS2-4 in England. The secondary school opened in 2010 and has grown year on year with each new intake of students and our first cohort of Year 13 students who will be leaving this summer to take up their university places.
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Psychology/Sociology to lead a growing department post 16. These are both popular subjects at ‘A’ level and show every sign of expanding further. We are looking for a successful ‘A’ level teacher who is committed to developing further the popularity of these subjects through engaging and rigorous teaching and commitment to the highest standards. This is a great opportunity for a motivated teacher looking for career development and their next challenge.
Continuous staff development is key feature of Ark Academy. We have a minimum of 10 training days, including moderation opportunities across Ark schools and weekly in school sessions of a high standard led by a wide variety of staff. We strongly support NPQML, NPQSL and the Lead Practitioner course.
The ideal candidate will:
- be an outstanding and passionate psychology/sociology teacher, able to deliver to ‘A’ level.
- be experienced in raising attainment
- have proven experience working successfully with students of all abilities
- be able to show evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject though schemes of work and extra-curricular activities.
- be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses and the belief that every child can succeed
- have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- become part of a team developing a new ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy
- join the Ark network and have access to a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts
For further information, please go to www.arkacademy.org. If you would like any further information or wish to discuss this role, please contact Francesca Waters, Recruitment Manager, on 020 3116 7025, or Francesca.Waters@arkonline.org. To apply, please complete the online application form found at https://goo.gl/Exd74W by 11am on Monday 20th March
Deadline: 11am on Monday 20th March
Salary: Ark MPS/UPS (Inner London) £28,799 –£47,998 + TLR 2c £6,450
Location: Wembley Park, London (two-minute walk from Metropolitan and Jubilee line tube lines)
Start date: September 2017
Ark Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Ark is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.
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About Ark Academy
About Ark Academy
Ark Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational all-through academy for 3 to 18-year-olds in Wembley, London. It opened its primary school in September 2008 and its secondary school in September 2010. Ark Academy is recently rated as one of the top 100 non-selective state schools in England.
The school motto - ‘Civitas' - is at our core and will be seen everywhere around the school. We pride ourselves for being first and foremost citizens and this is what binds us together. The academy believes in high aspirations, high motivation and high achievement for all. We want our students to grow into rounded, confident, ambitious young people who aspire to high achievement and will make a mark on the world, and our staff to be striving to constantly deliver the best possible education and experience to all our pupils. Hence, we hold staff development of the utmost importance. In order to deliver the best training and network events, we offer twice as many training days as standard.
Ark Academy has at its core the pursuit of highest standards possible in education. We believe in high aspirations, high motivation and high achievement for all. Through our extended curriculum and community life we seek to meet the needs of the whole person. Civitas - citizenship - is at our core. We will build a community of civic pride and social justice in which all members are equally valued. We are committed to the service of young people and help them play their full part in society.
In light of this we aim to:
- Provide every student with the knowledge, skills, self belief and motivation to be successful in their learning and lives
- Welcome, value and respect all who come to the school
- Build a community based on justice and a sense of personal responsibility
- Provide opportunities for all to experience Civitas whilst developing a spirit of tolerance and understanding for all cultures, traditions and faiths
- Promote dialogue and co-operation with the wider community
The DNA of Ark Academy
The DNA of Ark Academy is based on the six pillars of Ark Schools and developed into our own unique feel generated by a genuine buy in for our core values. Our values are also underpinned by our habits and ‘the way we do things around here’. We believe that in Ark Academy the following principles are tangible and central to achieving our mission from Reception through to Year 13:
1. High expectations
2. Excellent teaching
3. Knowing every child
4. Depth for breadth
5. Exemplary behaviour
6. Always learning
Curriculum
Our curriculum model is based on the values as outlined in the Ark Academy DNA. Depth for breadth confirms our emphasis on firm foundations in English, mathematics and science which are supported by a broad range of subjects throughout KS3 and a balanced option process in KS4.
With 30 periods per week of formal classes (55minutes per lesson) we are able to provide every student with a rich and varied curriculum, supplemented by an extended curriculum including both enrichment sessions and study support..
Ofsted
In their first full inspection of Ark Academy, Ofsted inspectors have rated the academy as an outstanding school with outstanding capacity for sustained further improvement. Ofsted’s main conclusion was that:
“The new school has quickly established high expectations and secured impressive progress in the short period since opening. Pupils make outstanding progress in their studies. They greatly enjoy coming to school and attendance is high. Pupils behave well and they respond enthusiastically to the growing team of dedicated staff. Relationships between adults and pupils are very positive and help to promote above average attainment.”
Read more about Ofsted's observations or see the the full report.
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