Head of Year 7 KS2-3 Transition Coordinator

At Ark Elvin Academy we are proud of the excellent education we offer each of our pupils.  Our team of enthusiastic, high expectations staff have transformed our school and we are just as excited about the next step in our school improvement journey as we work together to deliver the outstanding education our community need and deserve. We are deeply committed to our mission: 

“To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”

In our last OFSTED inspection (October 2019) it was recognised that at Ark Elvin Academy:

“Pupils, parents and staff all agree that Ark Elvin Academy has improved out of all recognition. Pupils are proud of the school.”

“The headteacher and leaders have very high expectations…… Staff want all pupils to succeed in every area of their lives, not just academically.”

“The school is a calm, safe and supportive place for pupils. Pupils behave very well in lessons. They get on well with one another and with adults.”

We are a large non-selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London.  We are committed to ensuring teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom and develop their leadership skills, we have: 

• Twice as many training days as is standard 

• Weekly professional development for all staff

In recruiting our Head of Year, we are seeking the following from applicants: 

• A commitment to serving our diverse community in Brent  

• A commitment to our school vision, values, and improvement process 

• A passion for their subject, or educational support role  

• A keenness to learn and develop in your role and as a leader

• A team player with high standards of professionalism and courteousness 

• High expectations for themselves and our pupils

• The potential to be an exceptional leader 

You will become part of a close-knit professional community of enthusiastic colleagues who benefit from the training, guidance and support from both the Ark network, one of the country’s top performing school groups. 

Our Pastoral Team at Ark Elvin is made up of highly motivated professionals with one single aim, to remove barriers that prevent our pupils form getting the best from the great education we provide. We are proud of our innovative data-led pastoral model that makes our work more pre-emptive than reactive. 

We passionately believe in our six pillars, and they drive all our thinking and our school improvement at Elvin

Strong Discipline  

Calm, purpose, and order are established through the consistency of expectations and explicit teaching of discipline.    

High Quality Teaching  

Teachers are subject experts with an excellent understanding of the intellectual journey they are taking their pupils on and have mastery in effective teaching skills.   

 Mastery Curriculum  

Our curriculum design enables pupils to make rapid progress and develop a framework of knowledge and understanding in each subject area that provides a solid foundation for further study.    

Raising aspirations and enrichment  

Pupils understand the opportunities that a school and university education will afford them in terms of careers and quality of life. Pupils develop their passions and interests through an Our extensive enrichment programme.   

 Character development

Pupils develop the characteristics that support their academic achievement, create thoughtful citizens, and allow them to make reflective choices over their personal lives.    

Developing leaders 

All members of staff see themselves as leaders within an aligned community of professionals and are systematically trained in best practice. We create high performing teams to drive our school improvement.    

Interested in finding out more? Please email our HR advisor, Chantel Mutongole: c.mutongole@arkelvinacademy.org for an initial conversation and to arrange a call with our principal, Rebecca Curtis

Closing date: Monday 23rd May 2022

Interview: Week beginning 23rd May 2022

Start date:   September 2022

Salary:   Ark main pay scale/ Upper pay scale (£32,960 - £53,341) + TLR1C£12,114- or Competitive Support staff pay dependent on experience  

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check