ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – HEAD OF 6TH FORM
September 2021
Ark Acton Academy
Location: Acton, London — Excellent transport links, Acton Town station only 5 minutes’ walk, ample car parking onsite.
Role: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - HEAD OF SIXTH FORM
Start Date: – September 2021
Salary: L9 – L13 (Ark, Inner London)
Closing date: 30 April 2021
Interviews: On a Rolling Basis – (We reserve the right to close the advert early, so early application is advised)
Contract: Full-time hours, permanent contract.
Ark Acton Academy is on an exciting improvement journey and we are looking for an Assistant Principal to join us and help us continue to be the school our students deserve. We are a fully comprehensive school that is proud of its diversity and our 6th form is a beacon of success.
We have an ALPS score of 1 and year on year secure very strong progression for our students. We run two main post-16 pathways and as a result of careful guidance and excellent teaching, many of our students take up places at high tariff universities including Oxbridge, Medical school and Russell group universities, with others securing places on competitive apprenticeships. We have a tradition of securing places for our students at US Ivy League universities, mainly on full scholarships.
We are now looking for someone to come and grow the post-16 offer, ensuring that we can offer the right pathway for every student and help them secure the next stage of their education.
Benefits of being part of the Ark network include:
· Salary higher than the national pay scales
· Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
· Excellent staff benefits, including free Yoga sessions, discounted MOT, dry cleaning service, use of the fully equipped gym and fitness suite.
The ideal candidate will:
· Combine subject matter expertise with a passion for securing the highest outcomes in post-16.
· Have the commitment, skills and character required to build a successful department
· Share the Ark Acton Academy vision and be aligned with the six pillars underpinning it
· Value and support practices driving continued progress across the network of Ark schools
For more information and a full job description please click here.
For Further information on the school please visit https://arkacton.org
To apply please go to https://arkonline.org/careers . Please submit your application by 30th April 2021 . For further information, a confidential discussion or any technical queries please contact Ruth Macmurray, HR Officer at rmacmurray@arkacton.org
“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role”.
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.