Operations Manager, Ark Teacher Training
ARK Schools
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- £32,000 - £38,000 per annum + 11% pension contribution
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 January 2018
Job overview
About Us
Ark Teacher Training sits within Ark’s Professional Learning & Development Team.
Launched in 2013, Ark Teacher Training is a programme for committed graduates and career changers who aim to become great teachers. Trainees spend one year in an Ark school – becoming a great teacher while learning on the job. With the support of an inspirational group of tutors, coaches and educational experts, the trainees have all the tools they need to perfect their craft. We understand the importance that the first few years of teaching have on a teacher’s future, so that’s why the programme also supports trainees for the following two years through our NQT & NQT+ schemes.
Ark Teacher Training was judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in January 2017.
The Role
We are looking for an Operations Manager to take on the operational leadership of our teacher training programmes within the Professional Learning & Development Team.
The role will involve overseeing the logistics of our training programmes and special events; budgetary management; the execution of our quality assurance processes, and for collecting, storing and analysing performance data that enables us to pinpoint the strengths and areas for development of our programmes.
Alongside the oversight of programme operations, a key part of this role will be scoping options to harmonise and improve operations across the Professional Learning and Development team, within which Ark Teacher Training sits, identifying opportunities for integration across the team to increase overall effectiveness.
Our Offer
- Flexible working
- A competitive annual leave entitlement – 25 days plus bank holidays
- A generous employer pension contribution – Ark offers an 11% pension employer contribution.
- Learning and development opportunities for you to take ownership of your career development with access to Ark’s training calendar.
- Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycles and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment portal https://goo.gl/rRoR5K no later than 9:00 am on Monday 8th January 2018.
To apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
1. A cover letter (no more than 2 sides) outlining why you are interested in the role and how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the person specification.
2. An up-to-date CV (maximum 2 pages)
Candidates must be available for first round interviews week commencing 15th January.
Reports to: Head of Ark Teacher Training
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum + 11% pension contribution
Contract: Permanent
If you have any questions or queries about this role or wish to have a confidential conversation about the position, please get in touch with Vicky Davies (Victoria.davies@arkonline.org).
For technical queries, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@arkonline.org.
Ark Teacher Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About ARK Schools
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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