About The Role Our school consistently secures excellent outcomes for our pupils. In mathematics, our pupils are increasingly successful. Last summer in GCSE maths, over 70% of our pupils secured at least a grade 4, with 58% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5. At A-Level, maths is one of our most popular subjects, with many of our own pupils choosing to study with us after achieving a grade 7+ at GCSE. Last summer, 61% achieved grades A -B and pupils made progress that place us in the top 25% of schools nationally for A level maths. We are seeking an excellent teacher to join our work to provide a transformational education for all of our pupils. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Katie Roberts, Assistant Principal ( ). Benefits: Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ About Us Our school is committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the forth highest in the country. There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Oxford University, Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics. Visit arkstalbans.org/jobs to learn more about us. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: 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 link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Oct 18, 2025
Full time
About The Role Our school consistently secures excellent outcomes for our pupils. In mathematics, our pupils are increasingly successful. Last summer in GCSE maths, over 70% of our pupils secured at least a grade 4, with 58% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5. At A-Level, maths is one of our most popular subjects, with many of our own pupils choosing to study with us after achieving a grade 7+ at GCSE. Last summer, 61% achieved grades A -B and pupils made progress that place us in the top 25% of schools nationally for A level maths. We are seeking an excellent teacher to join our work to provide a transformational education for all of our pupils. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Katie Roberts, Assistant Principal ( ). Benefits: Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ About Us Our school is committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the forth highest in the country. There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Oxford University, Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics. Visit arkstalbans.org/jobs to learn more about us. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: 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 link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Are you an ambitious Recruitment Manager with a passion for working in the not for profit sector? Would you like to work for an exciting and fast growing education charity, where you will be the focal point for all recruitment and onboarding. Ark Start is a growing start-up nursery venture within the Ark charity. Their mission is to ensure that every child has access to excellent early years education, and that families benefit from flexible and affordable childcare. They currently have 5 nurseries and have ambitious plans to expand to at least 12 over the next two years. Ark Start is building a dynamic, purpose-driven team to deliver on this vision. They currently have around 50 employees working across the sites. To support this growth, Ark Start is seeking an experienced and passionate Recruitment Manager paying up to £50,000 to lead on all recruitment, talent and onboarding. This is a unique opportunity for a values led recruitment professional to help shape the charity by successfully recruiting talented individuals into the organisation who align with the values and direction the charity is going. The organisation is located in White City, with the nurseries based across London. Ark offers flexible working hours, including core hours and some remote working. The role will require someone who will prioritise in-person working, meaning being able to work from the office and their nursery sites at least 3-4 days per week. Reporting into the Operations Director, some of the key responsibilities of this exciting permanent role include: Leading the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for all nursery-based roles Developing and implementing effective talent attraction strategies Building partnerships with external organisations to support candidate pipelines Supporting managers to develop induction plans for new starters and manage probation periods effectively Providing first-line support on recruitment queries Ensuring HR and recruitment systems are appropriately set up, accurate, and up to date to support effective decision-making Using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement around recruitment and onboarding. The ideal candidate will have at least five years experience working in a senior recruitment capacity. This could suit someone with experience of working within a small charity or , a standalone Recruitment Manager looking for a new challenge and a wider remit. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills along with the ability to influence. A passion for social justice and early years education is essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment. Integrity, ambition and resilience are key to match the pace and exciting aspirations of Ark Start, where initiative and enterprise are highly prized and rewarded. The interview process will consist of two stages, and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an equal opportunities employer. For more information on this dynamic and interesting role, please get in touch.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Are you an ambitious Recruitment Manager with a passion for working in the not for profit sector? Would you like to work for an exciting and fast growing education charity, where you will be the focal point for all recruitment and onboarding. Ark Start is a growing start-up nursery venture within the Ark charity. Their mission is to ensure that every child has access to excellent early years education, and that families benefit from flexible and affordable childcare. They currently have 5 nurseries and have ambitious plans to expand to at least 12 over the next two years. Ark Start is building a dynamic, purpose-driven team to deliver on this vision. They currently have around 50 employees working across the sites. To support this growth, Ark Start is seeking an experienced and passionate Recruitment Manager paying up to £50,000 to lead on all recruitment, talent and onboarding. This is a unique opportunity for a values led recruitment professional to help shape the charity by successfully recruiting talented individuals into the organisation who align with the values and direction the charity is going. The organisation is located in White City, with the nurseries based across London. Ark offers flexible working hours, including core hours and some remote working. The role will require someone who will prioritise in-person working, meaning being able to work from the office and their nursery sites at least 3-4 days per week. Reporting into the Operations Director, some of the key responsibilities of this exciting permanent role include: Leading the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for all nursery-based roles Developing and implementing effective talent attraction strategies Building partnerships with external organisations to support candidate pipelines Supporting managers to develop induction plans for new starters and manage probation periods effectively Providing first-line support on recruitment queries Ensuring HR and recruitment systems are appropriately set up, accurate, and up to date to support effective decision-making Using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement around recruitment and onboarding. The ideal candidate will have at least five years experience working in a senior recruitment capacity. This could suit someone with experience of working within a small charity or , a standalone Recruitment Manager looking for a new challenge and a wider remit. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills along with the ability to influence. A passion for social justice and early years education is essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment. Integrity, ambition and resilience are key to match the pace and exciting aspirations of Ark Start, where initiative and enterprise are highly prized and rewarded. The interview process will consist of two stages, and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an equal opportunities employer. For more information on this dynamic and interesting role, please get in touch.
About The Role The Role and the Department Are you a passionate English teacher or experienced primary school teacher eager to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team at Ark Greenwich Free School, specifically dedicated to supporting our most vulnerable students who are not yet secondary ready in terms of their literacy. In this unique role, you will work with students who are reading three or more years below their chronological age. Your expertise will be invaluable as you collaborate closely with our English team to provide targeted interventions for our most vulnerable students. We would be interested in a candidate, for example from a Primary background, who would also be flexible to deliver Maths/numeracy interventions to those who lack the fundamental skills and knowledge to access the secondary curriculum, and SEND specific interventions such as social skills or life skills. For the right candidate a TLR is available to take a leadership role within our SEND team, as Deputy SENCo. At Ark Greenwich, we believe in making bold decisions to support every child in our care. By integrating a primary educator into our secondary environment, we are committed to delivering small-group instruction. These students need to rapidly close the reading and numeracy gap. This is more than just a teaching role; it's an opportunity to close the disadvantage gap and transform lives. Join us in our mission to ensure that all our scholars have the chance to succeed and reach their full potential. If you are ready to embrace this challenge, we want to hear from you! Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at About Us How is Ark Greenwich different? We are part of the Ark family of schools and benefit accordingly from outstanding networking and career opportunities and first-class CPD. Staff wellbeing is one of our main priorities. We provide breakfast for staff each morning, lunch for early careers staff and have a 6pm/weekend work-related communication cut off. We do not do knee jerk reactions, fads or last-minute deadlines. Our systems and processes for communication, marking and feedback and assessment are streamlined and the approaches we take are research led and based on our local context. We offer a WFH day to HoDs for curriculum design and also offer external marking of scripts to support workload. Our full approach to staff wellbeing/workload can be found here. This is a small school model (600 scholars aged 11-16) because we believe that our close-knit family community provides the optimum conditions for success. Scholar behaviour is exceptional with clearly defined and embedded routines. This means our teachers can focus their time on the things that matter - planning and delivering brilliant lessons for our scholars. This is a strict no excuses, no mobile phone school. Phones are not permitted onsite at all. Scholars wear business dress to prepare them for a professional career. Our curriculum is traditional and academic, and we do not take shortcuts to seek to boost our position in school league tables - we do not, for example, offer equivalencies such as Btecs or Vcerts. We put high-quality teaching at the heart of what we do. We are committed to providing staff with weekly high-quality training. We run coaching for staff who want to see rapid progress in their discipline. Live coaching and current best practice in the field of education is central to our approach. We don't grade individual lessons or ask for lesson plans but we do place a primacy on curriculum design, independent learning and formative assessment. Our scholars enjoy a compulsory co-curricular program on a Wednesday afternoon which includes a strong focus on community volunteering and we facilitate 6 drop-down days per academic year ensuring scholars benefit from a range of life-enriching experiences. Alignment with the school's vision, values and approach to education is essential. Visit arkgreenwichfreeschool.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: 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 link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Oct 13, 2025
Full time
About The Role The Role and the Department Are you a passionate English teacher or experienced primary school teacher eager to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team at Ark Greenwich Free School, specifically dedicated to supporting our most vulnerable students who are not yet secondary ready in terms of their literacy. In this unique role, you will work with students who are reading three or more years below their chronological age. Your expertise will be invaluable as you collaborate closely with our English team to provide targeted interventions for our most vulnerable students. We would be interested in a candidate, for example from a Primary background, who would also be flexible to deliver Maths/numeracy interventions to those who lack the fundamental skills and knowledge to access the secondary curriculum, and SEND specific interventions such as social skills or life skills. For the right candidate a TLR is available to take a leadership role within our SEND team, as Deputy SENCo. At Ark Greenwich, we believe in making bold decisions to support every child in our care. By integrating a primary educator into our secondary environment, we are committed to delivering small-group instruction. These students need to rapidly close the reading and numeracy gap. This is more than just a teaching role; it's an opportunity to close the disadvantage gap and transform lives. Join us in our mission to ensure that all our scholars have the chance to succeed and reach their full potential. If you are ready to embrace this challenge, we want to hear from you! Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at About Us How is Ark Greenwich different? We are part of the Ark family of schools and benefit accordingly from outstanding networking and career opportunities and first-class CPD. Staff wellbeing is one of our main priorities. We provide breakfast for staff each morning, lunch for early careers staff and have a 6pm/weekend work-related communication cut off. We do not do knee jerk reactions, fads or last-minute deadlines. Our systems and processes for communication, marking and feedback and assessment are streamlined and the approaches we take are research led and based on our local context. We offer a WFH day to HoDs for curriculum design and also offer external marking of scripts to support workload. Our full approach to staff wellbeing/workload can be found here. This is a small school model (600 scholars aged 11-16) because we believe that our close-knit family community provides the optimum conditions for success. Scholar behaviour is exceptional with clearly defined and embedded routines. This means our teachers can focus their time on the things that matter - planning and delivering brilliant lessons for our scholars. This is a strict no excuses, no mobile phone school. Phones are not permitted onsite at all. Scholars wear business dress to prepare them for a professional career. Our curriculum is traditional and academic, and we do not take shortcuts to seek to boost our position in school league tables - we do not, for example, offer equivalencies such as Btecs or Vcerts. We put high-quality teaching at the heart of what we do. We are committed to providing staff with weekly high-quality training. We run coaching for staff who want to see rapid progress in their discipline. Live coaching and current best practice in the field of education is central to our approach. We don't grade individual lessons or ask for lesson plans but we do place a primacy on curriculum design, independent learning and formative assessment. Our scholars enjoy a compulsory co-curricular program on a Wednesday afternoon which includes a strong focus on community volunteering and we facilitate 6 drop-down days per academic year ensuring scholars benefit from a range of life-enriching experiences. Alignment with the school's vision, values and approach to education is essential. Visit arkgreenwichfreeschool.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: 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 link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Reports to: Financial Planning Manager Location: West London - currently operating a hybrid working policy with two core days (Tuesday and Thursday) in the office Contract: Permanent Pattern: Full Time Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience) About the role: The Management Accountant will be responsible for supporting the production and circulation of management accounts, including being the key finance contact for several high-profile Central Departments. The role will be working closely with the Financial Planning Manager in the compilation of various periodic papers including monthly management accounts pack, quarterly/termly compilation of papers summarising reforecasts, budgets etc. for Management Team, Risk and Audit Committee and the Ark Schools Board. The primary aim is to support budget holders in setting and controlling their budgets and to help Ark Schools allocate its limited resource in the best way to support our schools. You will have responsibility for specific budgets, where you will be expected to take the lead supporting managers, helping them forecast and looking at opportunities to help them become more efficient. First Stage Interviews will take place in person W/C 27th October. Key responsibilities: Lead on refreshing month-end management accounts for all Central Departments Track and process periodic recharges to network schools and other connected entities Provide Finance Business Partnering support by meeting up regularly with budget holders to take them through their year-to-date figures and ensure that they understand the financial position of their department, and to help them understand their finances Assist FPM in driving the reforecast and budgeting process including creating templates, circulating to budget holders, supporting and reviewing with budget holders to ensure templates are filled in correctly and consolidating the data for reporting and presenting to senior management audiences Work closely with the financial accounting team to ensure key control accounts are regularly reconciled Work with the Financial Planning Manager in improving the quality of and efficiency of production of the monthly pack. This should involve more automation, more user- friendly reports, the development of KPIs and the ability to see at a glance key variances Requirements: Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified Accountant Educated to Degree Level Right to work in the UK Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link . Safeguarding Statement: 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 link . Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Reports to: Financial Planning Manager Location: West London - currently operating a hybrid working policy with two core days (Tuesday and Thursday) in the office Contract: Permanent Pattern: Full Time Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience) About the role: The Management Accountant will be responsible for supporting the production and circulation of management accounts, including being the key finance contact for several high-profile Central Departments. The role will be working closely with the Financial Planning Manager in the compilation of various periodic papers including monthly management accounts pack, quarterly/termly compilation of papers summarising reforecasts, budgets etc. for Management Team, Risk and Audit Committee and the Ark Schools Board. The primary aim is to support budget holders in setting and controlling their budgets and to help Ark Schools allocate its limited resource in the best way to support our schools. You will have responsibility for specific budgets, where you will be expected to take the lead supporting managers, helping them forecast and looking at opportunities to help them become more efficient. First Stage Interviews will take place in person W/C 27th October. Key responsibilities: Lead on refreshing month-end management accounts for all Central Departments Track and process periodic recharges to network schools and other connected entities Provide Finance Business Partnering support by meeting up regularly with budget holders to take them through their year-to-date figures and ensure that they understand the financial position of their department, and to help them understand their finances Assist FPM in driving the reforecast and budgeting process including creating templates, circulating to budget holders, supporting and reviewing with budget holders to ensure templates are filled in correctly and consolidating the data for reporting and presenting to senior management audiences Work closely with the financial accounting team to ensure key control accounts are regularly reconciled Work with the Financial Planning Manager in improving the quality of and efficiency of production of the monthly pack. This should involve more automation, more user- friendly reports, the development of KPIs and the ability to see at a glance key variances Requirements: Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified Accountant Educated to Degree Level Right to work in the UK Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link . Safeguarding Statement: 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 link . Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
