Director of Progress (Head of Year - Non Teaching)

Ark Walworth Academy, London, SE1 5UJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £41,632 - £47,917 per year

Director of Progress (Head of Year - Non Teaching) job summary

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.

   Closing date: Thursday, 19th November 2026    Interview date: Wednesday 25th November 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ark Walworth Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 973 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark Walworth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-walworth-academy

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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