Principal
Ark Walworth Academy
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive package, negotiable according to experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 January 2018
Job overview
Principal
Walworth Academy is a place where teachers are changing lives - in their classrooms and well beyond.
Location: London
School Tour: 15th January 2018 at 11am
Closing Date: 18th January 2018 at 11am
First Stage Interview: 25th January 2018
Final Stage Interview: TBC
Salary: Highly competitive package, negotiable according to experience
Start date: September 2018
Ofsted: Good (2014)
Do you have the vision, passion and rigour to lead this school to outstanding outcomes in all areas?
Ark Walworth Academy is a supportive and exciting place to work. It educates pupils from Year 7 to A Level and serves a diverse local community. Already recognised as a good school – and enjoying outstanding Sixth Form outcomes - leaders are now keen to see the academy hit outstanding performance in all areas.
This is an exciting and challenging role which offers:
- the opportunity to make a significant impact and ensure a lasting legacy
- a highly competitive salary package and unrivalled professional development
- the unwavering support of an experienced Regional Director and the Ark network
- the chance to work with a vibrant and enthusiastic cohort of students
- partnership with a forward-thinking governing body
- the opportunity to contribute to the development of our secondary curriculum across the entire Ark network
If you think you have what it takes to further unleash Ark Walworth Academy’s incredible potential, we want to hear from you! For a first time Principal, this role offers the support of a highly experienced Executive Principal. For an experienced Principal this role could offer the opportunity to be an Executive Principal in other network schools and develop your leadership potential further.
Ideal candidates will:
- Be well educated themselves
- Be a great teacher themselves. As a leader of teaching, we are looking for someone who really knows what great learning looks like in the classroom and how to achieve it
- 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 Ark’s values and six pillars
- Be excited by, and committed to, supporting practices that will drive great progress in the Ark South London area and across the wider network of Ark schools
Results are on the rise at Walworth Academy. Student progress is strong at GCSE and our Sixth Form provides superb opportunities and experiences as the springboard to Russell Group and other top universities. Due to the promotion of the current Principal within the network, we seek a leader to continue this work.
A sense of Family is important to members of the Ark Walworth community – our family values underpin the work that we do and we believe that all our students can achieve with the right support and commitment. Ark Walworth Academy CARES:
Commitment - Maximum effort in everything you do – all the time, with no excuses.
Aspiration - Always strive to be better, constantly reaching beyond your limits.
Resilience - Never give up – keep pushing and keep trying. Excellence - Be the best you can be every day. Have pride and confidence in your success.
Self-Management - Do the right thing – never have to be asked.
To have an informal conversation (in confidence) please call Natalie Partridge on 020 3116 7193 or natalie.partridge@arkonline.org
To apply please go to https://goo.gl/ajvQL5 You can also download the latest copy of the school prospectus for further information about life at the academy.
Location: London
School Tour: 15th January 2018 at 11am
Closing Date: 18th January 2018 at 11am
First Stage Interview: 25th January 2018
Final Stage Interview: TBC
Salary: Highly competitive package, negotiable according to experience.
Start date: September 2018
Ark Walworth Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Attached documents
About Ark Walworth Academy
At Ark Walworth Academy, we believe in the immense potential of each of our pupils and we are committed to giving them every possible opportunity to succeed. Every student should leave the academy with real choices: to continue into further and higher education or pursue the career of their choice. Ark Walworth Academy has been recognised by the Specialist Schools and Academy Trust for being one of the top 10 schools for value added in terms of 5 A*-C (including English and maths) improvement in the country.
Community
The Walworth community is a thriving and exciting one in the heart of London, providing unique opportunities for our students which we aim to explore both inside and outside the classroom. We are proud of the diversity of opportunity such a rich community provides us with, both in terms of academic pathways and enrichment opportunities, and we seek to maximise this for all within the Walworth Academy family of learners.
At Ark Walworth, our goal is to ensure our students go on to be successful adults, enabled to take up their place in the world, and confident in facing the challenges and opportunities that may bring. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of children who are excited and motivated by that prospect.
Aims, Vision and Values
The academy has high expectations for pupil behaviour and achievement and equally high expectations for the quality of teaching in the classroom. This means a common commitment to creating a respectful and orderly environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.
Ark Walworth Academy recognises the need to support every child – academically, socially and emotionally. Through a combination of rigorous and engaging classes and a variety of learning experiences outside of the classroom, students can enjoy the full range of opportunities.
The academy is shaped by its culture of inclusion and mutual respect, which encourages a close working relationship between students and staff. The academy is working hard to provide an inspirational and secure environment which recognises and celebrates success whilst challenging students to realise their full potential.
Ark Walworth Academy CARES
Commitment Maximum effort in everything you do – all the time with no excuses
Aspiration Always strive to be better, constantly reaching beyond your limits
Resilience Never give up – keep pushing and keep trying
Excellence Be the best you can be every day. Have pride and confidence in your success
Self-Management Do the right thing – never have to be asked
Curriculum
Ark Walworth Academy's approach is “depth for breath”: the benefits of a broad curriculum depend on a sound foundation. Pupils are expected to reach or exceed their expected year level in English and mathematics as soon as possible. They believe passionately that this provides a strong foundation for every other subject and is critical for success at school and in life.
To achieve this, Ark Walworth Academy offers individualised support and gives all pupils access to a range of qualifications. Those making rapid progress have opportunities for early entry to exams. Where appropriate, pupils spend time in smaller groups or nurture classes that focus on numeracy and literacy.
You can find out more about our approach to curriculum here.
Ofsted
Walworth Academy was inspected by Ofsted in January 2018 and was graded as "good". You can read the full report here.
We have been shortlisted for a Tes Award 2021 for Community and Collaboration.
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