WORK FOR ARK

ARK is continually searching for exceptional people to join its academies and its head office.

Why work at an ARK Academy?

At an ARK academy, you will be working with other talented, committed and innovative staff, who share a vision of high aspirations and high achievement for all young people.
 
Our structure of large academies, each broken down into several smaller units, enables staff to be more successful. Teachers can provide more individual attention to students and solve problems in smaller teams, making it easier to establish consistent behaviour and expectations.

Benefits

Staff training: In addition to staff training within each academy, staff also benefit from a range of training opportunities available from ARK leaders.
 
MA bursary: ARK offers teaching staff the opportunity to further their knowledge and understanding of education through a subsidised part-time MA in education at King’s College London. The MA bursary covers the majority of the £3,600 course fee, with teachers expected to contribute just £500.
 
Network lead practitioners: These outstanding teachers provide professional support staff and school across the network. Interested teachers can apply for this two year additional responsibility with the support of their principal.

Scholarships: For staff wishing to undertake a qualification or training in a more specific area ARK has three scholarships each year worth £1,500.
 
International development opportunities: In spring 2010, 13 members of staff from ARK academies will visit Jamaica with the Department for Children, Schools and Families/British Council’s Teachers’ International Professional Development programme.  ARK has also established a summer school exchange programme to China, specifically for primary teachers and is developing partnerships with two charter schools in New Orleans for teacher secondments.
 
Financial planning and assistance: There are also several benefits to help staff plan their finances. All ARK academies provide childcare vouchers, interest free annual season ticket or bicycle purchase loans (for which monthly repayments are deducted from the employee’s salary before tax) through the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.

Discounted gym membership: All Ark Schools employees receive a minimum 20% discount at Fitness First clubs around the country.

Contact us

If you are interested in joining us please contact schools.recruitment@arkonline.org.