Director of Progress
Ark Walworth Academy, London, SE1 5UJThis job expired on 31 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Closing date
31 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,909 - £44,000
Director of Progress job summary
Ark Walworth Academy is a thriving school in the heart of central London. We serve a vibrant, diverse community in Zone 2, with excellent access to all the city has to offer for students and staff alike.
We seek a dedicated and passionate pastoral leader to join our expert team. Pastoral leaders in our school do not teach; the nature of the cohort here requires wrap around professional support in order for young people to secure the best possible progress in their time at our school. The ideal candidate will be an established pastoral professional, with exceptional interpersonal skills, and experience of working in schools. Experience of working with a range of external agencies over time would be an advantage. You will lead a year group through their experience through the school so resilience and a flexible approach to supporting both young people and families over a five year journey is required.
Our staff are:
· Committed, enthusiastic practitioners seeking to support excellent progress for our students
· Individuals who aspire to the highest standards of behaviour, academic success, and wellbeing for all in our community
· Resilient, reflective and thoughtful professionals, seeking to develop themselves with us
In return, we offer:
· An externally recognised progression route with the support of a nationally recognised network
· A fully accessible, well resourced, multi-million pound building in which to practice, accessible via various transport links, including train, tube and bus services from Elephant and Castle, as well as bus links from London Bridge and Tower Bridge
· A school community with a genuine family ethos, investing in staff wellbeing
· A dedicated Employee Assistance and benefits package from Ark Rewards
The full job description and person specification can be found HERE.
Closing date: Friday, 31st May 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
We look forward to receiving your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
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.
About Ark Walworth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 989 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ark Walworth Academy website (opens in new tab)
We are a six-form entry secondary academy. We believe in the immense potential of each of our pupils and we are committed to giving them every possible opportunity to succeed. Every student should leave the academy with real choices: to continue into further and higher education or pursue the career of their choice.
Our academy is shaped by its culture of inclusion and mutual respect, which encourages a close working relationship between students and staff. We are working hard to provide an inspirational and secure environment which recognises and celebrates success whilst challenging students to realise their full potential.
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