Regional Director
ARK Schools
Location TBC
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 1 March 2019
Job overview
Ark is an education charity and one of the country’s most successful school groups. Our network of 38 schools educates around 26,000 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. Our network comprises both new start-up schools, built to provide pupil places for communities that need them; and transition schools, typically in difficult circumstances that have joined the network to secure rapid improvement.
Each of our schools has its own ethos and distinctive character, reflecting its local community. But they all share the same mission: to make sure that every pupil can go to university or into the career of their choice.
An exciting and rare opportunity to join one of the country’s most established national MATs, leading a region and, dependent upon your interests and experience, also taking responsibility for aspects of network strategy. You would join a team of exceptional school leaders and national experts in curriculum and teacher development, all working together to build sustainable excellence in all of our schools.
Our secondary schools are currently organised into 3 separate regions, each led by a Regional Director. This opportunity arises from the promotion of our existing Regional Director to CEO of another MAT, and we are seeking to re-organise the configuration of our London and South Coast schools in Hastings and Portsmouth. This includes the interesting option to work across a blend of coastal and inner city schools.
As a Regional Director you will have overall responsibility for developing and implementing the strategic educational vision for the schools across a region. Directly responsible for the target setting and performance of your region; you will ensure that principals and senior leaders receive the appropriate balance of challenge, support and professional development to deliver sustainable excellence.
A member of the Ark Schools Leadership team, you will work closely with our other Regional Directors and the Directors of Education to unite all schools in an unwavering commitment to delivering an entitlement for all students that secures exceptional achievement for all, regardless of background or ability.
You will lead on the design, development and promotion of the education offer for the region, and as appropriate, you will also lead on aspects of the wider network strategy. As a highly influential advocate for the region, you will work closely with the region’s senior leaders to strengthen the profile of Ark and each of our schools with parents, stakeholders and the entire community we serve.
Reports to: Director of Secondary
Start date: September 2019
Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience
Closing date: 10am Friday 1 March
First interview: Thursday 7 March
Second interview: Monday 11 March
To apply please go to: https://arkonline.our-careers.co.uk/
Please contact Corrina O’Beirne or James Sturdy on 01273 222877 or 01904 567818 for an informal, confidential conversation about the role or to arrange a visit to one of our schools.
Ark 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. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. 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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