Do you have the
vision, passion and rigour to lead Ark Alexandra Academy at this important time
in its development?
Ark Alexandra
Academy seeks an inspirational Principal to lead the school to success in this
exciting next stage of its journey and growth. You will be a rigorous and
committed leader who remains resilient through challenges with the vision and
skills to bring about sustainable improvement. You will have the highest
expectations for all students, share the belief that an excellent education and
strong community are central to transforming lives and ensure that every
student is given the opportunity and conditions to succeed.
Ark Alexandra is a
Church of England coeducational secondary school, welcoming students of all
backgrounds from the local community. In September 2019, Ark William Parker
Academy, a Church of England Academy for boys founded in 1619, merged with Ark
Helenswood Academy for girls to form Ark Alexandra Academy. In 2019 the
students of both schools achieved strong outcomes with 64% attaining grades 4+
in English and Mathematics and 45% attaining 5+ (compared to a national average
of 40%). At Key Stage 5 students attained an average C grade with 53% of
students achieving at least 3 grades A*– C.
Ark Alexandra
Academy is part of the Ark network of schools, one of the largest and most
successful multi-academy trusts in the country.
Ark is renowned
for its approach to staff development, with high quality training provided at
every level for both teaching and non-teaching staff. Leaders within Ark
benefit from being able to draw upon the resources and expertise of the
network.
This year, the
Great Teacher rubric has been launched. This tool is a driver for teacher development,
and we believe all teachers, from novice to master, will benefit immensely from
it. It is a hugely exciting time for anyone considering joining our network.
We are keen to
hear from successful school leaders seeking a new challenge.
Ideal candidates will:
- Be fully aligned to the Ark Pillars and Values
- Have a clear understanding of what makes a great school
- Possess the technical and behavioural traits to lead a highly effective school
- Have experience of facilitating rapid and sustainable improvement within a school
- Be able to demonstrate impact in key areas of provision in current or previous roles
- Be a great teacher themselves. We are looking for a leader who really knows what great learning looks like in the classroom and how to achieve it
- Be able to secure a strong culture within the Academy, with the students and their families
- Be
network-minded, collaborative and able to contribute meaningfully to our
strategic development at regional and network level
This is an
exciting opportunity to lead a newly merged school entering the next phase of
its development. The successful candidate will have the full support of Ark to
ensure that Ark Alexandra Academy makes a lasting contribution to its
community, supporting local children to fulfil their ambitions.
Please view the full recruitment information pack here.
For a confidential conversation please
contact arkalexandra@minervasearch.com.
For more information including how to apply, please
visit https://www.minervasearch.com/arkalexandra
The closing date for applications is 02 March
2020 at noon, but early applications are strongly encouraged.
Salary: Highly competitive package, negotiable according to experience.
Start Date: September 2020
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Park Ave, Hastings TN34 2PG
Closing date: 02 March 2020 at noon
First Interview: 19 March 2020
Final Interview: 25 March 2020
We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.