Second in Charge of English
Ark Kings Academy
Birmingham
- Salary:
- ARK Mainscale/Upper Payscale + TLR 2B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2014
Job overview
Second in Charge of English, Birmingham
Reports to: AVP English and Literacy
Achieve more with ARK Schools
Exciting opportunity to lead a department in a new academy and make a considerable impact on the outcomes of our pupils
ARK Kings Academy opened in September 2012 as a mixed, 11 to 16 non-selective comprehensive school. Our aim is to significantly improve the life chances of our students by providing them with an exceptional education.
In order to ensure our pupils are able to access future learning and ultimately higher education or a career of their choice, it is vital that they achieve good GCSEs in strong academic subjects, and science (alongside maths and English) is central to this. Since ARK Kings Academy replaced Kings Norton High school, we have seen an improvement in our mathematics results and it is vital that this success is matched and built upon in English
We are now seeking a Second in Charge of English who is committed to driving standards and ensuring every child is challenged to achieve their maximum potential. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of raising achievement and developing excellence.
The ideal candidate will:
- be an outstanding English Teacher
- be a committed team player
- have the ability to engage and inspire pupils
- be committed to ARK's ethos of high expectations and no excuses and the belief that every child can succeed
- have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- become part of a team developing a new 'Outstanding' all-through academy
- join the ARK Schools network and have access to a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts
For an informal, confidential discussion please contact the recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or schools.recruitment@arkonline.org. To apply please go to: https://application.arkschools.net/vacancy/GBPfw9zv.
The closing date for applications is 11am on Wednesday 7th May 2014.
ARK Kings Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Ark Kings Academy
Ark Kings Academy reopened as an academy in 2012, having previously been known as Kings Norton Secondary School. It provides mixed, non-denominational secondary education for pupils aged 11-16 in Birmingham.
The school is run by Ark, an international charity that has 35 schools in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark Kings Academy currently only offers places for pupils in Years 7-11, but it has plans to open a sixth-form in 2017.
Principal
Roger Punton
Values and vision
Ark Kings Academy has been named the most improved academy in the country. It draws its ethos from its parent charity, Ark Schools, which was founded with the intention of providing high-quality education to students from deprived and disadvantaged backgrounds, thus reducing the gap between them and pupils from wealthier backgrounds.
As well as the development of pupils, Ark Kings Academy also focuses on the development of staff, providing an increased number of training days for teachers as well as additional support in order to aid their professional success.
Ofsted report
“Leaders ensure that disadvantaged pupils are well supported. Disadvantaged pupils make similar rates of progress to other pupils nationally … Relationships between pupils and teachers are good. This reflects pupils’ enjoyment of the learning experiences they have in school."
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