Vice Principal

About The Role

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy seeks to appoint a capable and forward-thinking Vice Principal to be a part of the school’s remarkable transformation journey and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Having secured a “good in all areas” OFSTED last year, the school is now on a positive trajectory and has reached an exciting stage in its journey. We are looking to appoint an ambitious Vice Principal who will work closely alongside the Principal, Una Sookun, to make Ark Evelyn Grace an exceptional school.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Assistant Principal who is looking to step into a Vice Principal role working with an inspiring Principal and in a school with great potential. As the sole Vice Principal, this is also a great opportunity for an existing Vice Principal who is keen to take on a 360° leadership position. This role will offer the breadth of responsibility to prepare you for future headship, but as the sole Vice Principal it will also require a hands-on approach. We are therefore looking for leaders who believe in rolling their sleeves up and enjoying close connections with staff and students. 

We welcome applications from senior leaders coming from either a pastoral or curriculum background. Applications are also welcomed from secondary senior leaders who have had sufficient UK based experience, but who may now be returning to the UK having recently taught internationally. Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an all day, in-person school-based assessment day on Wednesday 22nd April.   

We are part of the Ark network, a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels. We are passionate about developing and delivering excellent outcomes for students and invest significantly in our staff. If suitable, the appointed Vice Principal will be able to join Ark’s LEAD (Leadership Exploration and Development) programme. This is our homegrown programme for aspiring principals which combines professional coaching, peer to peer school monitoring visits, cohort training and unique insights into the personal journey of leadership. 

We warmly welcome and encourage confidential conversations about the role and visits to our school for suitable candidates. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact our Senior Recruitment Advisor, Shevonnae Sokoya, Shevonnae.Sokoya@arkonline.org     

To apply, please submit an application via the Ark recruitment portal by 9am on Monday 20th April. If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with applying please contact us directly.    

For more information about the role and the school, please view the full job pack.    

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

• Twice as many training days as standard.

• Generous pension scheme.

• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is an 11-16 mixed secondary school, located at the heart of the London Borough of Lambeth. Our mission statement is to empower our students to be the voice of their future. This is based on the belief that each young person is different, difference should be embraced, and each young person has a unique contribution to make and should be given a voice. Through finding their voice, young people can lead empowered lives where they have choice, agency and influence. We are focused on the future as we want our young people to be the face of it.

At Ark Evelyn Grace, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.

We intend for Ark Evelyn Grace Academy to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.

Our academy is a community. You will join a friendly, motivated team who places pupils at the heart of every decision. All of us play an essential role in making our school a safe, secure and enjoyable place to be. 

Visit evelyngraceacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. 

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.