Principal
Ark Boulton Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2QG19 days remaining to apply
Closing date
4 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
7 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Up to SIGNIFICANT AND GENEROUS SALARY, INCLUDING POTENTIAL RELOCATION ALLOWANCE
Principal job summary
Ark Boulton Academy
Principal
Reports to: Regional Executive Principal
Start date: April 2025 or sooner if possible
Location: Golden Hillock Rd, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B11 2QG
Salary: Significant and generous salary, including potential relocation allowance
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: 9am, Monday 4 November
School visits: To be arranged as suitable for the candidate
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 11 November or to be arranged as suitable for the candidate
Ark Boulton Academy seeks to appoint a new Principal with a clear vision to lead the school at this transformational stage of its journey. With strong foundations in place, and a wealth of network and regional support available, this is an exciting opportunity for an incoming principal to nurture Ark Boulton into a truly great school.
Our school:
Ark Boulton Academy is an inclusive six-form entry secondary school, serving 900 students from the local community of Sparkill. Our school has been on a significant journey of improvement over the past eight years, and having recently received positive feedback from Ofsted (June 2024), the school is now on firm foundations and ready to progress towards excellence.
Our team is on a mission to provide a quality education that empowers all individuals to flourish, and we are therefore seeking to appoint a principal with a proven background in securing strong outcomes at scale. We welcome applications from existing principals looking for a new challenge, as well as high potential deputies who would thrive in a collaborative network.
Ark Boulton is part of the Ark network, one of the country’s most successful multi-academy trusts. The newly appointed principal will have access to exceptional coaching and training opportunities, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with principal colleagues across Birmingham and our wider network. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Principal and have the support of the Regional Director.
What we offer:
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Influence across network-wide issues through our principal meetings and regional collaboration
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Support from an experienced and supportive Regional Director & Executive Principal
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On-hand expertise from our dedicated network education and operations teams who are ready to support you and your school
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Bespoke teacher development programmes supported by the Great Teacher Rubric
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Excellent career development opportunities across both the region and wider Ark network
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Access to excellent senior leadership training
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Highly competitive remuneration.
How to apply:
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 the Regional Executive Principal, Ela McSorely, on e.mcsorley@arkvictoria.org or our or our Head of Talent, Lexy di Marco, on Alexia.diMarco@arkonline.org
To apply, please submit an application via the Ark recruitment portal by 9am on Monday 4th November. If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with applying please contact us directly.
For more information about the role, the school and Ark, click here to view the full job pack.
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.
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 are not accepted.
About Ark Boulton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 891 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ark Boulton Academy website (opens in new tab)
By joining Ark Boulton Academy means, you become part of a network of education experts who are all united by the same purpose - a commitment to making a difference where it matters most.
Each day is unique for our team, as they collectively support the activities within and outside the school. Our consortium of creative and resourceful team members ensure we go above and beyond in order to constantly improve our service to the community we serve. Our strapline ‘growing together, reaching higher 'applies as much to our staff as our students. We recognise that the health and wellbeing of our staff will affect that of our students. For this reason, we have invested in developing our wellbeing room and other initiatives to care for our whole school community.
Our staff are a valuable and integral part of our community and are given the room to grow and develop in an encouraging, challenging and rewarding environment. They are role-models and ambassadors for Boulton on a professional and public level. They reflect the virtues we promote which include courage, self-discipline, commitment, and honesty.
By becoming a member of our school family, you will embrace multiple opportunities for personal and professional development, not just within the school, but from the internationally renowned Ark family of schools we are a part of. Through Ark, our staff can share best practice and receive training from some of the most talented individuals in the country.
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