A great opportunity for an ambitious and motivated teacher who wants to make a lasting difference to the community they serve.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Ark Alexandra Academy following approval from the DfE for a merger of Ark Helenswood and Ark William Parker from September 2019, both previously single sex schools, which will come together as one co-educational school. Both schools have worked well together and have achieved impressive results in their combined Sixth Form: top 15% nationally for progress.
We believe education is transformational.
We invest in our staff and professional development is a high priority and an integral part of our culture. We currently dedicate protected time to training sessions on a weekly basis. We train, develop and support our teachers from trainee teachers and NQTs to Vice Principal.
We are seeking a teacher who is enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious to join our well qualified, committed staff. You will be joining a Business Studies Department who are determined to deliver outstanding teaching and learning in order that we achieve excellent academic results for our students. Alongside working in your subject department, you will also have the opportunity to lead and deliver enrichment activities after school.
As the ideal candidate you will:
· have an unrelenting commitment to raising attainment in a challenging environment
· an unwavering determination to work with students of all abilities
· have excellent organisational and management skills
· have a resilient character and a strong personal drive
· be committed to continually improving your classroom practice
Alexandra Academy is part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK’s most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 38 schools in 4 locations across the country. Benefits of being part of the Ark network include:
· Twice as many training days as standard
· Network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
· Bespoke training designed for teachers at crucial stages in their careers
· Bite-sized training delivered face-to-face or via our library or video clips, articles and online resources
Flexible and part-time working will be considered and we invite applications from NQTs.
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged; to arrange, please contact Jan Laker, HR Manager on 01424 757928 or jlaker@arkhelenswood.org.
To apply please submit your application online by visiting our website. Early applications are encouraged and interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.
Start date: September 2019
Salary: MPR £24,313 - £35,883 / UPR £38,115 - £40,985
Location: Hastings
Closing date: Wednesday 8th May 2019 at 11am
Interview: From the w/c 29th April 2019 onwards
Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
Ark Alexandra Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.