Principal
ARK Schools
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 January 2018
Job overview
Do you have the vision, passion and rigour to develop and lead a brand new secondary school in north London?
Ark Pioneer Academy will open in September 2019 in Barnet, north London. The academy will educate pupils from Year 7 to A Level and will serve the diverse local community. The academy will begin with a year 7 cohort in September 2019 and will build year by year. The academy will have a brand new building and all staff will be appointed by the founding Principal. The Principal will take up post in September 2018 so will have a significant period of time to plan for the academy’s opening.
We are intent on creating a school that provides pupils with a standard of education the equal of any in the world. To achieve this, we are seeking a visionary and highly effective leader. The new Principal will work with the Ark Regional Director to establish a vision for the school, recruit great staff and put in place rigorous systems for the opening of the new school.
Given the academy will build year by year the new Principal’s experience will not be a determining factor. We will consider candidates with relatively little senior leadership experience if they meet the criteria set out below. Equally, we would very much welcome applications from experienced candidates excited by starting a new school.
Ideal candidates will:
- Be well educated. We will only consider applicants with good A Levels, or the equivalent, and good degrees.
- Have a very clear understanding of what makes a great school and the skills and character required to develop this (rigorous planning, high expectations, great CPD, strong leadership, honesty, kindness, passion, commitment and resilience).
- Be fully aligned with the Ark pillars.
- Be committed to codifying great practice so as to ensure a lasting legacy at the academy and across the wider network.
- Be excited by, and committed to, supporting practices that will drive great progress in the Ark North London region and across the wider network of Ark schools.
To apply please go https://goo.gl/1oY81Z. Please submit your application by 9am on Monday 15th January. For further information, a confidential discussion or for any technical queries please contact Jerry Collins, the Ark Regional Director, at j.collins@arkjohnkeatsacademy.org or on 07908158436.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 15th January 2018
First Stage Interviews: Wednesday 24th January
Final Interviews: TBD
Start Date: September 2018
Salary: Highly Competitive
Ark is an international charity that is transforming lives through education. We exist to make sure that every child, regardless of background, has access to a great education and real choices in life.
We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.
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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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