Ark Schools
Job title:
Secondary Head of Chemistry
Company
Ark Schools
Job description
We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Head of Chemistry to join our Science team.Ark John Keats AcademySecondary Head of ChemistryLocation: Enfield – easily accessible from central, north, and east London, as well as surrounding areas.Salary: Ark MPS or UPS (Outer London) £35,368- £47,152 or £49,498- £53,230, with TLR2A £3,213 depending on experience.Working pattern: Full-time (Flexible/Part-time working will be considered)Contract: PermanentStart date: January 2025Closing date: 31st October 2024We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.Interviews: Interviews will be held on a rolling basisArk John Keats is an exceptional school looking to hire exceptional people.About the role:We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Head of Chemistry to join our science team. Science is a popular subject at every key stage. We offer both combined and triple award science at GCSE, and both A-Level and Level 3 Extended BTEC in Sixth Form. A-Level Chemistry is a popular subject at Key Stage 5, and many of our students go on to study science degrees at top universities.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head of Chemistry to join a large and successful school. The ideal candidate will be someone who aligns with our approach to curriculum and teaching, who is an outstanding practitioner with a good understanding of both GCSE and A-Level Chemistry. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other teachers and leaders in the school and across the Ark network to secure excellent outcomes for our children.You will:· Be vision aligned with our approach to curriculum and teaching.· Have genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.· Have up-to-date knowledge in the curriculum area.· Be motivated to continually improve standards and achieve excellence.About our school:Ark John Keats was founded in 2013 with one class of reception children. We are now a fully-fledged all-through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1700 children. Our secondary school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Our community is composed of supportive and committed families who buy into our vision and work with us to ensure their children achieve all they are capable of in the future.We aspire for all our children to have the academic knowledge necessary to enable them to progress to university, for pupils to have a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and for them to be polite, well-mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies.Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a hugely successful network serving pupils from deprived communities. Our network shares a belief in our six pillars, find out about them .If you would like to find out more about us, please visit .We offer:· Twice the number of training days as standard.· Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers.· Interest-free loans of up to £5,000 are available for season tickets or a bicycles.· Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym.How to get to us?Travelling by rail from central London: Our nearest overground station, Turkey Street, is a 10-minute walk from the school and stops at Seven Sisters, Stoke Newington, and Hackney Downs on the way to Liverpool Street. National Rail services are also a 10-minute walk and stop at Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs before finishing at Liverpool Street.Travelling by car: We are easily reached by car, with most of Northeast London accessible within 30 minutes. There is free on-site parking for staff.How to apply:Please find the role on and submit an application. We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.For further information or to arrange a discussion, contact us at .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. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this .
Expected salary
£35368 – 47152 per year
Location
Enfield, Greater London
Job date
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:34:53 GMT
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