Ark Trainee Science Teacher
Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex
Salary: £20,000 to £29,000
Starting: 1st September 2023
"After my degree I felt an overwhelming need to inspire the next generation of young black girls to become scientists! I want to be that relatable figure in their lives."
Channei, Ark Chemistry trainee
About Ark:
Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching and thoughtful consideration of all backgrounds and needs, making educational equity a reality.
About the school:
Ark Alexandra is a two-campus secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary with 6th form in the Ark network. A popular school, we are growing from a 10 to 12 form entry this year, working across a split site, which brings with it unique opportunities for growth and development. At our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Sixth Form were all judged to be Good. Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted.As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin our ethos, culture and behaviour. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.
About Ark Teacher Training:
Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school-based programme offering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. Because we believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves to have access to a great education, we work mainly in communities of lower income with a history of academic underachievement. We are very proud to have just received our second ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories! There are only a few ITTs in the UK that can say the same. Alongside this, our programme is also incredibly supportive and bespoke, as you will see below.
You’ll be based in a school of your choice from day one, spending the whole academic year watching your students progress. At the end of your training year, you’ll have achieved the following:
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QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
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PGCE (postgraduate certificate in education) in your chosen teaching subject
After successfully completing your training year you can progress onto our highly supportive, tailored ECT (early career teacher) programme. We will help you secure an ECT role at your school or at another one in the Ark network and guide you through your first few years of teaching. You can find more information here.
What support is available to me during the programme?
“99% of trainees feel their wellbeing is well supported by the Ark Teacher Training team.”
We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning for our teachers. On our teacher training programme, you will benefit from:
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A two-week summer school so you feel confident before you start in September.
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Your own Ark Teacher Training tutor.
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Continuous support throughout your training year and beyond, including an in-school coach and weekly training sessions.
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Being able to practice teaching strategies before entering the classroom.
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A curriculum based on leading educational research and a unique focus on subject curriculum.
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A supportive network of tutors, other teachers, and trainees past and present.
Key requirements: Diversity and Inclusion:
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Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
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An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training
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A degree or A level in Science or a related subject
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Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
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Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
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Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
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An aptitude for teaching
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Ark Teacher Training, we have a particular responsibility to advocate for diversity and inclusion in teacher training to make a positive difference to the lives of our pupils. We believe that inclusivity and the representation of people, circumstances, identities, cultures and ethnicities from all sections of society make us stronger as individuals and as an organisation. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We have therefore taken steps to address our own internal bias and consider how our recruitment practices are impacting diversity which you can find more information on here. We welcome any candidate requests for reasonable adjustments to the selection process in order to ensure equal access to all candidates. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children, and this will be tested at interview. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply:
- Applications can be made directly through our website here.
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If you’re applying through the DfE, please see our subjects here to ensure you apply for the correct route.
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