Principal
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Portsmouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2017
Job overview
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a two-form entry primary school in the heart of Portsmouth. Since becoming an Ark school in 2014, staff have recently begun to do an incredible job in a very challenging situation and have much to be proud of. However, we have only really just begun and we need a visionary, enthusiastic and forward thinking Principal to take this very special school on to the next stage of its journey. For the past 2 years the KS2 2 results have been disappointing but in 2017 we are looking for this to significantly change. At Ark Dickens our motto is “learning for life, aiming for excellence” and every day we aim to give each and every pupil the best possible start in life and to ensure they are equipped with the courage and confidence to strive for success and happiness.
Working alongside our Executive Principal, we want our new Principal will be a dynamic and inspirational leader who shares our high expectations and who has the drive and experience to lead the school on its journey to outstanding. You will bring an infectious passion about teaching and its impact on learning and will make sure that staff are given all the support and constructive challenge needed for all of the children to make rapid but sustained progress. To be successful you’ll need a proven track record of continually raising standards in a challenging environment, a natural flair for harnessing team talent and an unrelenting commitment to the best possible outcomes for all, regardless of background or ability.
This is undoubtedly a challenging role, but a hugely rewarding one. You will start with considerable advantages – a highly motivated and committed staff team, a forward-thinking governing body, terrific pupils and an experienced Executive Principal there to support you in driving the improvements needed in the school. You will have the opportunity to collaborate, share ideas and contribute to the development of our primary curriculum across the Portsmouth cluster and the entire Ark network. This genuinely is a wonderful opportunity which we would invite you grasp with great enthusiasm.
Whether you’re an experienced Principal looking for a new challenge or an ambitious Deputy ready for your first headship, either way, please do get in touch – we’re always keen to hear from great leaders.
The best way to find out more is to visit. To arrange this, or to discuss the role please contact Amie Patton, Ark’s Head of Principal Recruitment on 0203 116 6310.
To apply, please visit the following link https://goo.gl/GUf5ak.
Closing date for applications is 10 am on Monday 6th March.
Assessment centre: Wednesday 15th March, final interviews: Tuesday 4th April.
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 Dickens Primary Academy
Ark Dickens Primary Academy in Portsmouth is a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. Our vision is to provide every pupil with the opportunity to go on to university or pursue the career of their choice. Our motto is learning together, achieving forever.
Ark Dickens offers a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another. Every teacher has regular lesson observations to allow reflection and modification towards improvement, guaranteeing our pupils are experiencing the best teaching possible.
Our team at Ark Dickens collaborate on new ideas to ensure our teachers are always learning, as well as our pupils! Every teacher has regular lesson observations to allow reflection and feedback, guaranteeing our pupils are experiencing the best teaching possible. This in-class development is strengthened by the availability of unrivalled levels of CPD through the Ark network.
Staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us and you will be given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development. Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens, where there is a spirit of recognition and reward. Every Friday morning the headteacher cooks breakfast for the team and then we hold staff 'shout-outs' to commend weekly achievements. Our school a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is focused on developing and enhancing our students' skills in reading, writing and maths. These key, lifelong skills are then enriched and developed through as many experiences as possible in science, ICT and the creative arts. To prepare them for secondary school, our Year 6 pupils take part in enrichment activities every Friday afternoon and can choose from cookery, art, sports or drama.
The Ark network
Ark Dickens Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 38 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.
Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/
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