Head of Science (Chemistry)

Excellent opportunity to join an ambitious school in Wandsworth
Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network, a mixed school with 475 students and 43 teaching staff. Our school was founded as a comprehensive school in 1956 and has established a reputation for its commitment to the comprehensive ideal.  As an inclusive school, we are proud of our success with a wide range of students.   We have a very successful sixth form which is renowned in the local area.  We have a strong ethos, results are excellent and every year, we send large numbers of students to some of the best universities, including Oxbridge. 

In 2015, we moved into newly renovated buildings that bring the main Grade II listed building up to a modern learning light and airy teaching space and provides state-of the art facilities for our pupils and staff. Our science facilities are second to none with 9 fully equipped labs. Each member of the science team has their own classroom.

You will develop, lead and manage effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum that ensures all pupils make excellent progress. You will provide challenging leadership of chemistry across all key stages, including planning schemes of work, examinations and assessment, and teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching science and will inspire and enthuse our students.

Our ideal candidate will:

• be an experienced chemistry teacher with a record of delivering consistently good and outstanding lessons. 
• have evidence of securing high levels of attainment for all students
• have an excellent record of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject
• have some experience of managing or coaching others and supporting them to develop their teaching
• have a resilient character and a strong personal drive
• understand the difference that a great education can make to pupils - especially to those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

If you would like to develop your career in a supportive environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your application at https://goo.gl/YN7NKg by 11 am on Monday 17th October 2016.

Applications will be reviewed as we receive them.  Applicants may be contacted before the closing date.

For questions about the position or an informal discussion, please contact the Principal, Alison Downey, on 020 8788 3421 or a.downey@arkputneyacademy.org.

For any other queries regarding your application, please contact the recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or recruitment@arkonline.org.

Ark Putney Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

ARK Putney Academy