Regional Director of Primary
ARK Schools
Birmingham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 16 April 2015
Job overview
At Ark we believe that, with the right teaching, every child can achieve great things. Our academies give children from all backgrounds an exceptional education - and real choices about their future.
Our Birmingham primaries have much to be proud of. They have achieved a great deal in a short space of time. But our ambitious plans for the future mean there is still much more to do. Which is where you come in…
As our new Regional Director of Primary (Birmingham) you will be every bit as ambitious as we are. Like us, you strive for excellence in everything you do and you hold an unwavering commitment to improving outcomes for all children, regardless of background or ability.
You will line manage Ark’s primary Headteachers in Birmingham, providing the support to deliver an outstanding education for all students through rapid improvement. You will establish a shared culture across all Birmingham primaries that enables everyone to work collaboratively, share best practice and celebrate success.
You’ll bring an impressive track record of raising standards, in complex environments. You’ll have a clear vision of what exceptional education looks like and you’ll be passionate about coaching others and using innovation to achieve it. You’ll use your outstanding pedagogy, flair for developing talent and inspirational leadership to create a truly exceptional hub of schools.
Leadership opportunities like this don’t come along very often. This is a rare opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of many pupils and the communities in which they live.
We’re always keen to hear from exceptional leaders. For an informal conversation, please contact Ark’s Head of Principal Recruitment, Corrina O’Beirne, on 0203 116 6310 or Corrina.O’Beirne@arkonline.org.
To apply: https://application.arkschools.net/vacancy/ZvhphwgZ
Closing Date for applications is Thursday 16th April, 11am.
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
ARK Schools
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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