Reports to: People Systems and Data Manager Location: West London - currently an agile working policy with two core days (Tues & Weds) in the office and with travel to other sites as needed Pattern: Fixed Term (until 31 Dec 2026), full time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) Interviews to take place w/c 15 June 2026 We're seeking a passionate People Data & Systems Officer to support meeting data requests across all functions within HR and support in managing our HR systems. Key Responsibilities: Develop an in-depth understanding of the HR data we have across the network for both schools and Central employees Act as a first line system support for all data-related queries, including answering ad-hoc requests from members of the People team for data held in our systems Assist in the planning, design, development & implementation of future system advances, testing and data migration for any key system projects Maintain an overview of both data requests and regular reports and update documentation around data fields, calculations and methodology as required Carrying out core admin duties for HR systems such as system imports, updates to functionality etc Knowledge & Experience: Previous experience of working with HR data & systems (essential) Experience in manipulating data in Excel - with the ability to build reports and analyse data Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication skills - both written and oral Knowledge for data visualisation platforms/business intelligence tools such as Power BI/Tableau (desirable) Qualification Criteria: Right to work in the U.K. 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 .
May 21, 2026
Full time
Reports to: People Systems and Data Manager Location: West London - currently an agile working policy with two core days (Tues & Weds) in the office and with travel to other sites as needed Pattern: Fixed Term (until 31 Dec 2026), full time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) Interviews to take place w/c 15 June 2026 We're seeking a passionate People Data & Systems Officer to support meeting data requests across all functions within HR and support in managing our HR systems. Key Responsibilities: Develop an in-depth understanding of the HR data we have across the network for both schools and Central employees Act as a first line system support for all data-related queries, including answering ad-hoc requests from members of the People team for data held in our systems Assist in the planning, design, development & implementation of future system advances, testing and data migration for any key system projects Maintain an overview of both data requests and regular reports and update documentation around data fields, calculations and methodology as required Carrying out core admin duties for HR systems such as system imports, updates to functionality etc Knowledge & Experience: Previous experience of working with HR data & systems (essential) Experience in manipulating data in Excel - with the ability to build reports and analyse data Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication skills - both written and oral Knowledge for data visualisation platforms/business intelligence tools such as Power BI/Tableau (desirable) Qualification Criteria: Right to work in the U.K. 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 .
Reports to: Financial Planning Manager Location: West London (flexible working available) Contract: Permanent, Full time First round interviews will take place w/c 08 June 2026, with second round w/c 15 June 2026. We're seeking a Finance Business Partner, who will be resilient, flexible, and able to operate in a busy environment, as well as excellent at managing competing demands and priorities. You will take the lead supporting budget holders with high-quality management information, supporting with budgeting and forecasting. Key Responsibilities: Provide efficient Finance Business Partnering support to various programme teams to facilitate timely recognition of planned Income and Expenditure Lead on month-end management accounts for the departments in Ark Schools under your remit, including posting balance sheet adjustments and producing commentary alongside reporting Effectively communicate monthly finances for your specified departments with the Financial Planning Manager and Head of Central Finance Support budget holders and the Financial Planning Manager with the reforecast and budgeting processes Develop finance training materials for your departments, to ensure they are supported through forecast and budgeting processes Knowledge & Skills: An understanding of budgeting and forecasting and why it's important Experience of producing and presenting finance reports, with excellent numerical and financial skills Ability to communicate effectively and explain finance to non-finance professionals Meticulous attention to detail and capable of meeting strict deadlines Qualification Criteria: Part-qualified or newly qualified Accountant / 1-2 years PQE Educated to Degree Level Right to work in the U.K. 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 .
May 20, 2026
Full time
Reports to: Financial Planning Manager Location: West London (flexible working available) Contract: Permanent, Full time First round interviews will take place w/c 08 June 2026, with second round w/c 15 June 2026. We're seeking a Finance Business Partner, who will be resilient, flexible, and able to operate in a busy environment, as well as excellent at managing competing demands and priorities. You will take the lead supporting budget holders with high-quality management information, supporting with budgeting and forecasting. Key Responsibilities: Provide efficient Finance Business Partnering support to various programme teams to facilitate timely recognition of planned Income and Expenditure Lead on month-end management accounts for the departments in Ark Schools under your remit, including posting balance sheet adjustments and producing commentary alongside reporting Effectively communicate monthly finances for your specified departments with the Financial Planning Manager and Head of Central Finance Support budget holders and the Financial Planning Manager with the reforecast and budgeting processes Develop finance training materials for your departments, to ensure they are supported through forecast and budgeting processes Knowledge & Skills: An understanding of budgeting and forecasting and why it's important Experience of producing and presenting finance reports, with excellent numerical and financial skills Ability to communicate effectively and explain finance to non-finance professionals Meticulous attention to detail and capable of meeting strict deadlines Qualification Criteria: Part-qualified or newly qualified Accountant / 1-2 years PQE Educated to Degree Level Right to work in the U.K. 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 .
Reports to: Head of School Support Start date: September 2026 Contract: Fixed term contract (1 year), 37.5 hours per week; part-time or term-time applications also welcome Location: White City, West London with one core office day (Mondays). Regular travel to schools required Interviews to take place w/c 1st June 2026 As a Principal Development Lead (Science) you will be a senior representative of the school development team, bringing high credibility and gravitas and building strong relationships with important partners. Key Responsibilities: Be proactive in identifying viable opportunities to strengthen the partnership and drive high levels of satisfaction and retention Establish strong relationship for science in key accounts (usually Multi Academy Trusts), seeking to understand their priorities and build confidence Manage the external Development Lead pool, working to understand need and capacity in order to identify upcoming gaps Maintain a strong understanding of the Science programme in order to offer high quality training, PD and support in the programme Build and maintain positive relationships with partner schools to drive high levels of school retention, ensuring proactive, effective and timely communication and follow-up Experience & Knowledge: Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education At least five years' teaching experience across at least two key stages Proven record in delivering outstanding achievement in Science, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging urban schools Up-to-date knowledge and use of the current curriculum and assessment requirements and best practice in implementation and delivery of professional development Qualification Criteria: Educated to degree level Hold qualified teacher status (QTS) Subject specific qualification/further study (desirable) Right to work in the U.K. 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 .
May 19, 2026
Full time
Reports to: Head of School Support Start date: September 2026 Contract: Fixed term contract (1 year), 37.5 hours per week; part-time or term-time applications also welcome Location: White City, West London with one core office day (Mondays). Regular travel to schools required Interviews to take place w/c 1st June 2026 As a Principal Development Lead (Science) you will be a senior representative of the school development team, bringing high credibility and gravitas and building strong relationships with important partners. Key Responsibilities: Be proactive in identifying viable opportunities to strengthen the partnership and drive high levels of satisfaction and retention Establish strong relationship for science in key accounts (usually Multi Academy Trusts), seeking to understand their priorities and build confidence Manage the external Development Lead pool, working to understand need and capacity in order to identify upcoming gaps Maintain a strong understanding of the Science programme in order to offer high quality training, PD and support in the programme Build and maintain positive relationships with partner schools to drive high levels of school retention, ensuring proactive, effective and timely communication and follow-up Experience & Knowledge: Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education At least five years' teaching experience across at least two key stages Proven record in delivering outstanding achievement in Science, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging urban schools Up-to-date knowledge and use of the current curriculum and assessment requirements and best practice in implementation and delivery of professional development Qualification Criteria: Educated to degree level Hold qualified teacher status (QTS) Subject specific qualification/further study (desirable) Right to work in the U.K. 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 .
