Head of Chemistry

Opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy specialising in mathematics and citizenship.

Start date:   September 2019
Salary:  Ark Inner London Pay Scales £30,406 - £50,178 dependent on experience + TLR 2c £6,646
Location: Wembley, London
Nearest Tube station: Wembley Park (Jubilee/Metropolitan)
Deadline: Monday 13 May 2019
Interviews: will be arranged on an ongoing basis 
Ofsted: Outstanding (2010)

Visits to our school are encouraged; to arrange, please call 0208 385 4370.

Ark Academy is an all-through school in state-of-the-art school in Wembley, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium, with excellent transport links

We are now seeking to appoint a Head of Chemistry who is committed to ensuring every child is challenged to achieve their maximum potential. We want a teacher who has passion and enthusiasm for their subject, alongside the skills and desire to develop and nurture every child in their care. They will deliver consistently excellent teaching and learning, to help all students to achieve excellent academic results and inspire a future generation of chemistry students to take on the disciple at degree level.

The successful candidate will be expected to have the potential to teach Science at KS3-KS5 and the ideal candidate will:

• be an outstanding teacher of Science, with a deep understanding and knowledge of degree level chemistry or have the potential to become outstanding
• be experienced in raising or the desire to raise attainment in a challenging classroom environment
• have proven experience working or the desire to work successfully with students of all abilities
• 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 in a new ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy
• join a highly successful Science team that has an exceptional track record in delivering both GCSE and A Level results, who work cohesively to ensure that all pupils get the same experience in all classrooms.
• Nurture and develop a passion for chemistry within the student body, making it a corner stone department both at key stage 4 and 5 inspiring the next generation of budding chemists in their pursuit of further studies.
• Assist in the training and development of new and training teachers, while themselves having mentoring by an established member of the school.
• Access continuous staff development.  We have a minimum of 10 training days and weekly in school sessions of a high standard.  We strongly support NPQML, NPQSL and Lead Practitioner course.
• join the Ark network and have access to a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts

As a member of Ark Academy you will receive extensive professional development geared towards excellence. Weekly sessions designed by those who understand the context of the school, are ensured to cater for our teachers’ every need. In addition, the school provides continual support and career progression. Numerous comprehensive training programmes are available to our staff from NQTs to aspiring middle and senior leaders.

Our successful behaviour policies treat student behaviour not as the responsibility of individual teachers, but of the entire school. This ensures as a teacher at Ark Academy, your time is never wasted dealing with discipline. Our students know what is expected of them, allowing both students and teachers to focus on learning.

As a teacher at Ark Academy, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 35 schools in 4 locations across the country.  Benefits of being part of the Ark network include:

·         A salary 2.5% higher than the main scale teacher salaries

·        Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education

Candidate Information Pack.pdf

For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Denise McKenna on 020 8385 4370 or d.mckenna@arkacademy.org.  

Please submit your online application by 9:00am on Monday 13 May 2019 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.