Ark Globe Academy
Assistant Principal for Science
Reports to: Vice Principal
Start date: September 2025 or earlier if possible
Location: Ark Globe Academy, Harper Rd, London SE1 6AF
Salary: Ark Leadership L11-L15 (£74,304.00 – £80,877.00)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 23 January 2025*
*We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.
Ark Globe Academy is a mixed, all-through school, serving pupils aged 4-18, with an Ark Start Nursery attached, from the local community of Elephant & Castle. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.
The Ark Globe curriculum encompasses the total experience of the student. Our curriculum covers a range of activities from what is learnt in the classroom to our expectations of how our students carry themselves, and make decisions, outside of it. For us, education is much more than a qualification; it is a way of being that results in an empowered young person who is able to secure a life of purpose and meaning.
We are part of the Ark network, a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels. We are committed to nurturing our staff and invest significantly in their development.
The opportunity:
We are seeking to appoint a driven and passionate Assistant Principal to lead the Science faculty and to ensure transformation pupil outcomes are achieved.
The Assistant Principal for Science will oversee the provision for KS3, KS4 & KS5 and work closely with the rest of the Strategic Leadership Team. This role will involve the line management of Subject Leader to ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
As a member of the academy’s Strategic Leadership Team, the successful candidate will contribute towards the whole school Academy Improvement Plan. There will also be scope for the appointed Assistant Principal to take on a whole academy responsibility based on their experience, skills and interests.
What we offer:
- 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
- Coaching for every teacher
- Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as NPQSL
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
How to apply:
To apply, please submit an application via the Ark recruitment portal by 9am, Thursday 23 January 2025. If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with this deadline please let us know.
We welcome conversations about the role and visits to our school. If you would like to be in touch for an informal and confidential conversation, please contact the Executive Assistant to the Principal, Catherine Moore, via [email protected]
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. To read more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion statement, please click this link.