Ark Main Pay Scale – Ark Upper Pay Scale (£32,962- £52,977)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Required for September 2022

Ark Walworth Academy is a thriving school in the heart of central London. We serve a vibrant, diverse community in Zone 2, with excellent access to all the city has to offer for students and staff alike.  

We seek a dynamic, resilient and dedicated practitioner of PE, ready to join our established team and develop practice in the department. The successful candidate will have a passion for the health and wellbeing of young people, in addition to a commitment to academic excellence in theoretical and practical PE. With a wealth of opportunity within school, including American Football and trampolining, we have also developed a large enrichment programme, drawing on the expertise of members of staff outside the PE department; a collaborative approach to working is therefore essential.

Our staff are: 

·         Committed, enthusiastic practitioners seeking to support excellent progress for our students  

·         Educators who aspire to the highest standards of behaviour, academic success, and wellbeing for all in our community  

·         Resilient, reflective and thoughtful professionals, seeking to develop themselves with us  

In return, we offer:   

·         An externally recognised progression route with the support of a nationally recognised network 

·         Dedicated Network Leads for subjects and areas, providing cutting-edge training and development opportunities  

·         A fully accessible, well resourced, multi-million pound building in which to practice, accessible via various transport links, including train, tube and bus services from Elephant and Castle, as well as bus links from London Bridge and Tower Bridge 

·         A school community with a genuine family ethos, investing in staff wellbeing with sports and events  

·         Varied routes into teaching and industry-recognised professional qualifications (Ark Teacher Training, PGCE, Teach First, Now Teach, NPQML, NPQSL, BA and Masters programmes)  

·         A comprehensive support and induction programme for all staff including accommodation in zone 2 available for NQTs and trainees.   

·         A dedicated Employee Assistance and benefits package from Ark Rewards 

The full Job Description and Person Specification can be found HERE

Applications will be reviewed, and candidates interviewed on a rolling basis, therefore early applications are encouraged. 

We look forward to receiving your application.