Ark Greenwich Free School is an inclusive, high performing 11-16 secondary school serving 600 students from the local community of Woolwich. We are one of the top performing schools in the UK with a Progress 8 score of +1.4, an Attainment 8 score of 6.3, English and maths 5+ of 77% and an EBacc entry rate of circa 80%.
Our Principal since 2015, Rhys Spiers, recently became the Executive Principal of an Ark school in Hastings alongside his existing role, and we are now seeking a permanent Head of School or Principal to build upon the incredible success already enjoyed by the school. The successful candidate will report directly to Rhys, as Executive Principal, benefiting from his guidance, support and coaching.
This is a great opportunity for a first-time Head of School who brings a wealth of experience and proven impact as a deputy, and who is ambitious and keen to progress with the support of a successful MAT. We are equally keen to hear from experienced and successful Principals seeking a new challenge in an exceptional school and those who would like to be part of Ark Schools, one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country.
The successful candidate will have access to exceptional coaching and training opportunities, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with principal colleagues across London and our wider network.
We warmly welcome and encourage confidential conversations about the role and visits to our school for suitable candidates. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Lexy di Marco (Head of Talent) on [email protected]
To apply, please submit an application via the Ark recruitment portal by Monday 28th April. If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with applying please contact us directly.
Please note: shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school-based assessment day taking place on Thursday 8th or Friday 9th May.
If successful during the assessment day, candidates will be invited to the final panel interview at EdCity on Friday 16th May.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
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.