A unique opportunity to join an 'Outstanding' new academy in North West London

Ark Academy primary school opened in 2008 and is growing year on year to become an all through academy for 3 to 18-year-olds with specialist status in mathematics and citizenship. In September 2010 the academy's new buildings were completed and the school is now based in new state-of-the-art accommodation, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium.

In its first Ofsted inspection, Ark Academy was rated as 'Outstanding': "A great deal of work has brought about a new school that has quickly established high expectations and secured impressive progress in the short period since opening." (November 2010)

Ark is now looking for excellent KS1/KS2 teachers to join the school as it continues to grow.

The ideal candidate will

• be an outstanding teacher and have a proven track record of achieving excellent pupil attainment
• be committed to Ark Academy's high expectations and culture of no excuses
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to

• become a part of a team developing a new 'Outstanding' all through academy
• work in new state of the art accommodation
• join the ARK Schools network, with comprehensive CPD as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges, Masters bursaries and other scholarship prospects

For further information please go to www.arkacademy.org.

To apply, please complete the online application form found at: https://application.arkschools.net/?r=jMXDMnFf. Applications should be made by no later than 9am on Friday 24th February 2012.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Joanne Stuart on 0208 385 4370 or j.stuart@arkacademy.org. If you have any technical issues with the application form, please contact Holly Harris on 0203 116 0894 or holly.harris@arkonline.org.

Location: Wembley Park (2 minutes walk from Metropolitan and Jubilee line tubes), London

Ark Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check. ARK is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.