An internationally recognised specialist independent school and UK-registered charity (Gard'ner Memorial Ltd), More House School is the largest and leading school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. With an 85-year history, the School has seen rapid growth in pupil numbers over the last thirty years, from 65 to 500, and has repeatedly been graded Outstanding in five successive Ofsted inspections over the past decade. Located on a 30-acre estate in Frensham, on the edge of the Surrey Hills AONB, the School provides residential boarding and day places to a mix of privately-funded and local authority-funded pupils from across the South-East and beyond, and delivers a programme of outreach support and training to schools and educational trusts in both the independent and state-maintained sectors. This is an exciting time; the School is planning its next phase of its Frensham campus development, ensuring the quality of facilities and pupil experience for the future, and is exploring potential opportunity for significant expansion, so that many more children and young people can access our unique model of education, especially girls. The new role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) will support the Headmaster in implementing the new strategy ensuring strong financial planning and continuous development of the School's supporting operations in a cost-effective manner. Responsible to the Headmaster and Board of Governors, and reporting directly to the Headmaster on a day-to-day basis, the COO will bring proven experience of strategic and financial planning as well as the successful management of people. Our School Vision is: To lead in transforming the futures of intelligent children who experience Specific Learning Difficulties, Developmental Language disorder and associated conditions, by empowering them. Our School Values are: Kindness - Spirit - Responsibility The School A nationally celebrated charity, More House School provides an exceptional, mainstream education for boys with Specific Learning Difficulties and Developmental Language Disorders. Providing a transformative education repeatedly recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted over more than a decade, we offer a specialised learning environment for 500 day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13 (aged 8 to 18). Our pupils are taught to recognise their strengths and develop their self-belief so that they achieve independence and extraordinary results at GCSE, BTEC and A Level, above the national averages. Delivering a mainstream independent school experience, both academically and socially, the very broad curriculum affords all pupils the opportunity to discover their strengths, challenging them to fulfil their academic and extra-curricular potential. Judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in its last five School inspections, our most recent inspection (March 2023) graded More House School 'Outstanding' overall, and 'Outstanding' in each of the six sub-sections of the report. The School's provision for residential boarders was most-recently inspected in November 2023 and likewise graded Outstanding in every respect. More House is CReSTeD approved, listed in their Specialist Schools category, and is a member of the Independent Schools Association and the Boarding Schools' Association. Approximately 60% of pupils have their places at the School funded by a local authority, and are the subject of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Currently, more than thirty different local authorities have funded pupil places in the School. The remainder (40%) of pupils' places are funded privately by parents and extended families. The School is set on a wooded hillside in nearly thirty acres on the Hampshire/Surrey border and within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Attractive modern facilities lie above the playing fields. London Waterloo is one hour away by train from close-by Farnham railway station, and there is easy access to the M25, M3 and A3 major routes. Guildford is twenty minutes' drive away, Basingstoke twenty-five, and Southampton an hour. In the past ten years, the School has refurbished and extended its boarding facilities, refurbished its eight Science laboratories, built its School of Engineering and CAD facilities, and opened a new Humanities block and School Chapel. Autumn 2017 witnessed the completion of our brand-new library and Media Studies centre, and growth in learning support facilities. 2018 saw the expansion of the campus and the conversion of a large domestic building into our new Sixth Form centre, which was opened in January 2019, improving further the facilities for both teaching, and independent study. In December 2022, we installed a new Strength and Conditioning fitness gym for students and employees. Future plans include an ambitious building project improving further our Science laboratory facilities, extending the School's medical surgery and improving facilities for therapeutic counselling. We are also seeking planning permission for another project which will realise increased resources for Sports. The School's governors are also trustees of the Charity (The Gard'ner Memorial Ltd, Registered charity number: 311872) and non-executive directors of the not-for-profit limited company, limited by guarantee (Registered company number 523768). Teaching and support-services staff join the School from a variety of backgrounds and are united by a shared commitment to the School's vision and its values of Kindness, Spirit and Responsibility. The School is characterised by a continuous pursuit of excellence and improvement in all aspects of its provision, in order to realise the best possible experiences and outcomes for all pupils. The role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) This is a new post, designed in response to the current spectrum of opportunities facing the School. It will be the most senior non-teaching position in the School's leadership team and will be expected to contribute across all areas of the School's strategic planning and project management. Responsible to the Headmaster and to the Board of Governors, the COO will report directly to, and work closely with, the Headmaster, reporting directly to him The COO will be a member of the Core Leadership Group (CLG) and the wider Senior Management Team (SMT). Chaired by the Headmaster, the CLG is the most senior decision-making body within the executive and comprises the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Head, Curriculum (Penni Kerr), the Deputy Head, Residential (Alexandra Rositano), the Deputy Head, Pastoral (Lewis Clarkson) and the Director of Assessment and Therapy (Meriel Davenport). In particular, the COO role will have specific responsibilities to provide leadership and oversight of all the school's core support functions and teams including Finance, Human Resources, Estates & Facilities, IT Services, Administration, Catering and Clerk to the Governors. The successful applicant will be an ambassador and role model for the School's values of Kindness, Spirit and Responsibility. As COO s/he will support the Headmaster and Governors in ensuring the future financial sustainability and efficiency of the school and will be central to the development of strategic planning both at More House, Frensham and more widely. S/he will be adept at change management, organisational planning, and delivering strategic objectives, communicating effectively to secure widespread commitment and engagement. The COO also fulfils the role of Clerk to the Governors, supported by an Assistant Clerk. S/he will attend meetings of the Full Governing Board, the Finance and General Purposes Committee, and other governors' meetings, as required. Specific Responsibilities To advise the Headmaster and Governors and assume responsibility for providing strategic leadership for all aspects of the following areas of the School's activities, ensuring continuous evaluation of School practice, development planning, implementation of planning and compliance with regulation in each area. Strategy Support the Headmaster to devise and implement the agreed strategy, project managing and demonstrating leadership in respect of the School's support operations. Support the Headmaster and Governors to identify risk and opportunity, and to design highly effective and ambitious strategic plans and objectives, ensuring the financial and operational sustainability of the School and Charity, and the delivery of its vision and mission. Ensure awareness of risks and opportunities within the sector. Support the development of non-fee income streams including trading and fundraising. Accept specific responsibility for the implementation and delivery of strategic projects, as directed by the Headmaster. Finance Provide strategic oversight and management of the Finance Manager and oversee the School's financial operations, budgeting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis. This will include financial modelling and analysis, strategic planning and implementation, forecasting and budgeting, accounting, monitoring and risk-management. Ensure all financial regulations (including the Charities SORP), schemes of delegation and financial procedures are fully adhered to, reviewed and updated as required by the Charity Commission, HMRC and other regulators. Ensure the effective operation of appropriate audit and control measures, and develop effective professional relationships with auditors, bankers and all other key stakeholders. Manage the coordination of external audits and preparation of the statutory accounts. . click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
An internationally recognised specialist independent school and UK-registered charity (Gard'ner Memorial Ltd), More House School is the largest and leading school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. With an 85-year history, the School has seen rapid growth in pupil numbers over the last thirty years, from 65 to 500, and has repeatedly been graded Outstanding in five successive Ofsted inspections over the past decade. Located on a 30-acre estate in Frensham, on the edge of the Surrey Hills AONB, the School provides residential boarding and day places to a mix of privately-funded and local authority-funded pupils from across the South-East and beyond, and delivers a programme of outreach support and training to schools and educational trusts in both the independent and state-maintained sectors. This is an exciting time; the School is planning its next phase of its Frensham campus development, ensuring the quality of facilities and pupil experience for the future, and is exploring potential opportunity for significant expansion, so that many more children and young people can access our unique model of education, especially girls. The new role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) will support the Headmaster in implementing the new strategy ensuring strong financial planning and continuous development of the School's supporting operations in a cost-effective manner. Responsible to the Headmaster and Board of Governors, and reporting directly to the Headmaster on a day-to-day basis, the COO will bring proven experience of strategic and financial planning as well as the successful management of people. Our School Vision is: To lead in transforming the futures of intelligent children who experience Specific Learning Difficulties, Developmental Language disorder and associated conditions, by empowering them. Our School Values are: Kindness - Spirit - Responsibility The School A nationally celebrated charity, More House School provides an exceptional, mainstream education for boys with Specific Learning Difficulties and Developmental Language Disorders. Providing a transformative education repeatedly recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted over more than a decade, we offer a specialised learning environment for 500 day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13 (aged 8 to 18). Our pupils are taught to recognise their strengths and develop their self-belief so that they achieve independence and extraordinary results at GCSE, BTEC and A Level, above the national averages. Delivering a mainstream independent school experience, both academically and socially, the very broad curriculum affords all pupils the opportunity to discover their strengths, challenging them to fulfil their academic and extra-curricular potential. Judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in its last five School inspections, our most recent inspection (March 2023) graded More House School 'Outstanding' overall, and 'Outstanding' in each of the six sub-sections of the report. The School's provision for residential boarders was most-recently inspected in November 2023 and likewise graded Outstanding in every respect. More House is CReSTeD approved, listed in their Specialist Schools category, and is a member of the Independent Schools Association and the Boarding Schools' Association. Approximately 60% of pupils have their places at the School funded by a local authority, and are the subject of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Currently, more than thirty different local authorities have funded pupil places in the School. The remainder (40%) of pupils' places are funded privately by parents and extended families. The School is set on a wooded hillside in nearly thirty acres on the Hampshire/Surrey border and within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Attractive modern facilities lie above the playing fields. London Waterloo is one hour away by train from close-by Farnham railway station, and there is easy access to the M25, M3 and A3 major routes. Guildford is twenty minutes' drive away, Basingstoke twenty-five, and Southampton an hour. In the past ten years, the School has refurbished and extended its boarding facilities, refurbished its eight Science laboratories, built its School of Engineering and CAD facilities, and opened a new Humanities block and School Chapel. Autumn 2017 witnessed the completion of our brand-new library and Media Studies centre, and growth in learning support facilities. 2018 saw the expansion of the campus and the conversion of a large domestic building into our new Sixth Form centre, which was opened in January 2019, improving further the facilities for both teaching, and independent study. In December 2022, we installed a new Strength and Conditioning fitness gym for students and employees. Future plans include an ambitious building project improving further our Science laboratory facilities, extending the School's medical surgery and improving facilities for therapeutic counselling. We are also seeking planning permission for another project which will realise increased resources for Sports. The School's governors are also trustees of the Charity (The Gard'ner Memorial Ltd, Registered charity number: 311872) and non-executive directors of the not-for-profit limited company, limited by guarantee (Registered company number 523768). Teaching and support-services staff join the School from a variety of backgrounds and are united by a shared commitment to the School's vision and its values of Kindness, Spirit and Responsibility. The School is characterised by a continuous pursuit of excellence and improvement in all aspects of its provision, in order to realise the best possible experiences and outcomes for all pupils. The role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) This is a new post, designed in response to the current spectrum of opportunities facing the School. It will be the most senior non-teaching position in the School's leadership team and will be expected to contribute across all areas of the School's strategic planning and project management. Responsible to the Headmaster and to the Board of Governors, the COO will report directly to, and work closely with, the Headmaster, reporting directly to him The COO will be a member of the Core Leadership Group (CLG) and the wider Senior Management Team (SMT). Chaired by the Headmaster, the CLG is the most senior decision-making body within the executive and comprises the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Head, Curriculum (Penni Kerr), the Deputy Head, Residential (Alexandra Rositano), the Deputy Head, Pastoral (Lewis Clarkson) and the Director of Assessment and Therapy (Meriel Davenport). In particular, the COO role will have specific responsibilities to provide leadership and oversight of all the school's core support functions and teams including Finance, Human Resources, Estates & Facilities, IT Services, Administration, Catering and Clerk to the Governors. The successful applicant will be an ambassador and role model for the School's values of Kindness, Spirit and Responsibility. As COO s/he will support the Headmaster and Governors in ensuring the future financial sustainability and efficiency of the school and will be central to the development of strategic planning both at More House, Frensham and more widely. S/he will be adept at change management, organisational planning, and delivering strategic objectives, communicating effectively to secure widespread commitment and engagement. The COO also fulfils the role of Clerk to the Governors, supported by an Assistant Clerk. S/he will attend meetings of the Full Governing Board, the Finance and General Purposes Committee, and other governors' meetings, as required. Specific Responsibilities To advise the Headmaster and Governors and assume responsibility for providing strategic leadership for all aspects of the following areas of the School's activities, ensuring continuous evaluation of School practice, development planning, implementation of planning and compliance with regulation in each area. Strategy Support the Headmaster to devise and implement the agreed strategy, project managing and demonstrating leadership in respect of the School's support operations. Support the Headmaster and Governors to identify risk and opportunity, and to design highly effective and ambitious strategic plans and objectives, ensuring the financial and operational sustainability of the School and Charity, and the delivery of its vision and mission. Ensure awareness of risks and opportunities within the sector. Support the development of non-fee income streams including trading and fundraising. Accept specific responsibility for the implementation and delivery of strategic projects, as directed by the Headmaster. Finance Provide strategic oversight and management of the Finance Manager and oversee the School's financial operations, budgeting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis. This will include financial modelling and analysis, strategic planning and implementation, forecasting and budgeting, accounting, monitoring and risk-management. Ensure all financial regulations (including the Charities SORP), schemes of delegation and financial procedures are fully adhered to, reviewed and updated as required by the Charity Commission, HMRC and other regulators. Ensure the effective operation of appropriate audit and control measures, and develop effective professional relationships with auditors, bankers and all other key stakeholders. Manage the coordination of external audits and preparation of the statutory accounts. . click apply for full job details
Head of Learning & Teaching / IM London page is loaded Head of Learning & Teaching / IM London Apply remote type Remote working allowed locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-12986 Job summary Lead the development of academic strategy and the enhancement of learning and teaching across the School, implementing initiatives that promote innovation and support the development of good practice emerging from pedagogical research and scholarship. Chair the Learning Teaching and Assessment Committee, overseeing progress against the School's learning and teaching strategy. Develop and manage resources, policies and processes to support the continuous professional development of the academic team and staff in roles supporting learning and teaching. Identify opportunities to enhance student engagement, including opportunities to develop new approaches to learning, teaching and assessment in partnership with students. Initiate and lead activities which disseminate good practice, both internally and externally. Ensure that IML's approaches to learning, teaching and assessment support an equitable and inclusive educational experience for all students. Key purpose of the role Pedagogy- Drawing upon current research and scholarship, create a culture of innovative, inclusive and effective pedagogy. Work with academics, professional staff and students to identify, understand and establish priorities for learning and teaching that secure enhanced currency, student experience and graduate employability. Lead initiatives for the development, dissemination and recognition of good practice in learning and teaching. Learning & Development- Establish expectations for continuous professional development and implement a range of opportunities for pedagogical development, professional engagement and scholarship that align with the Professional Standards Framework and other sector reference points. Oversee the increasing professionalisation of the School's faculty, to support IML's development as a leading provider of international higher education. Oversee the School's peer observation scheme, support academics to gain professional recognition and work with Programme Leaders to identify training priorities. Ensure that those who teach or support learning are enabled to realise the potential of relevant educational technologies within their teaching practice. Strategic Vision- As Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee, lead the development and implementation of the School's Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy, ensuring its alignment with the School's overall strategy. Adopt strategic approaches to enhancing learning and teaching that are evidence-based, promote student engagement and draw upon current research and scholarship. Lead key strategic projects associated with learning and teaching, such as preparation for and submission to the Teaching Excellence Framework. Regularly report to Academic Board and other relevant committees on the School's progress against the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy. Play a key role in the School's application for Degree Awarding Powers and the subsequent development of IML's own degree awards. Research and Scholarship - Actively contribute to the development of national and international subject communities and the wider sector through scholarly activities such as participation in conferences, exhibitions, the development of research, professional projects and publications. Demonstrate a commitment to own professional development, keeping abreast of relevant developments in the Higher Education sector and ensuring that professional currency is maintained at all times. Work with the Head of Research to progress pedagogical research activities and identify opportunities for knowledge exchange and public engagement. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Chair the School's EDI Working Group, working with students, staff, faculty and other stakeholders to develop inclusive teaching and assessment practices and to ensure that all students are supported to access equitable learning experiences. Lead initiatives to diversify the curriculum and support the School to continuously evaluate its policies and practices through an EDI lens. People Leadership and Management - Manage own resources, professional and skills development; plan and organise projects, initiatives and development opportunities in collaboration with colleagues and external organisations; actively participate in selection processes and advise on the development of academic and professional learning support roles. Skills and Education Educated at a postgraduate degree level; Experience in the Fashion or Design industries; Recognised teaching qualification or SFHEA; Demonstrable experience in a similar role; Experience in academic staff development in a UK HE setting; Knowledge of UK HE learning, teaching, assessment and employability practices; Experience in academic mentoring and leadership; Experience in planning, monitoring and outcomes management; Experience in stakeholder engagement; Experience of pedagogical research dissemination events/ publication; Excellent communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken; Knowledge of Italian is advantageous. About Us Istituto Marangoni Istituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 in Milano as 'Istituto Artistico dell'Abbigliamento Marangoni' and in 2015 it reaches a special milestone, 80 years of history and success in training the top professionals of Fashion and Design. Istituto Marangoni can praise itself for the education of four generations of students from 5 continents and for having launched over 45,000 professionals in fashion and luxury fields, such as Domenico Dolce, Franco Moschino, Alessandro Sartori, Maurizio Pecoraro, Paula Cademartori, Andrea Pompilio and Lucio Vanotti. It currently educates more than 4,000 students per year from 107 countries at its schools, located in Milano (the School of Fashion and the School of Design), Firenze, Paris, London, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Mumbai and Miami., the international capitals of fashion, design and luxury. For additional information, visit . Why Istituto Marangoni? As members of Istituto Marangoni, participants will have the chance to grow professionally within an international organization. They will be part of a multicultural team who works together to enhance young talents across the world and take high-quality education to the next level. Moreover, they will also join a dynamic and enthusiastic environment where they will be empowered with innovative tools to lead their own work, as a proactive team member. Istituto Marangoni solid foundations lie within a long-standing, strong heritage that make the institute leaders in the private, high-quality education. Istituto Marangoni's academic offer demonstrates the commitment, professionalism and passion for continuous development. When participants join Istituto Marangoni, they will be part of a committed team of industry experts who will support and inspire while turning them into young professionals.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Head of Learning & Teaching / IM London page is loaded Head of Learning & Teaching / IM London Apply remote type Remote working allowed locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-12986 Job summary Lead the development of academic strategy and the enhancement of learning and teaching across the School, implementing initiatives that promote innovation and support the development of good practice emerging from pedagogical research and scholarship. Chair the Learning Teaching and Assessment Committee, overseeing progress against the School's learning and teaching strategy. Develop and manage resources, policies and processes to support the continuous professional development of the academic team and staff in roles supporting learning and teaching. Identify opportunities to enhance student engagement, including opportunities to develop new approaches to learning, teaching and assessment in partnership with students. Initiate and lead activities which disseminate good practice, both internally and externally. Ensure that IML's approaches to learning, teaching and assessment support an equitable and inclusive educational experience for all students. Key purpose of the role Pedagogy- Drawing upon current research and scholarship, create a culture of innovative, inclusive and effective pedagogy. Work with academics, professional staff and students to identify, understand and establish priorities for learning and teaching that secure enhanced currency, student experience and graduate employability. Lead initiatives for the development, dissemination and recognition of good practice in learning and teaching. Learning & Development- Establish expectations for continuous professional development and implement a range of opportunities for pedagogical development, professional engagement and scholarship that align with the Professional Standards Framework and other sector reference points. Oversee the increasing professionalisation of the School's faculty, to support IML's development as a leading provider of international higher education. Oversee the School's peer observation scheme, support academics to gain professional recognition and work with Programme Leaders to identify training priorities. Ensure that those who teach or support learning are enabled to realise the potential of relevant educational technologies within their teaching practice. Strategic Vision- As Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee, lead the development and implementation of the School's Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy, ensuring its alignment with the School's overall strategy. Adopt strategic approaches to enhancing learning and teaching that are evidence-based, promote student engagement and draw upon current research and scholarship. Lead key strategic projects associated with learning and teaching, such as preparation for and submission to the Teaching Excellence Framework. Regularly report to Academic Board and other relevant committees on the School's progress against the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy. Play a key role in the School's application for Degree Awarding Powers and the subsequent development of IML's own degree awards. Research and Scholarship - Actively contribute to the development of national and international subject communities and the wider sector through scholarly activities such as participation in conferences, exhibitions, the development of research, professional projects and publications. Demonstrate a commitment to own professional development, keeping abreast of relevant developments in the Higher Education sector and ensuring that professional currency is maintained at all times. Work with the Head of Research to progress pedagogical research activities and identify opportunities for knowledge exchange and public engagement. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Chair the School's EDI Working Group, working with students, staff, faculty and other stakeholders to develop inclusive teaching and assessment practices and to ensure that all students are supported to access equitable learning experiences. Lead initiatives to diversify the curriculum and support the School to continuously evaluate its policies and practices through an EDI lens. People Leadership and Management - Manage own resources, professional and skills development; plan and organise projects, initiatives and development opportunities in collaboration with colleagues and external organisations; actively participate in selection processes and advise on the development of academic and professional learning support roles. Skills and Education Educated at a postgraduate degree level; Experience in the Fashion or Design industries; Recognised teaching qualification or SFHEA; Demonstrable experience in a similar role; Experience in academic staff development in a UK HE setting; Knowledge of UK HE learning, teaching, assessment and employability practices; Experience in academic mentoring and leadership; Experience in planning, monitoring and outcomes management; Experience in stakeholder engagement; Experience of pedagogical research dissemination events/ publication; Excellent communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken; Knowledge of Italian is advantageous. About Us Istituto Marangoni Istituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 in Milano as 'Istituto Artistico dell'Abbigliamento Marangoni' and in 2015 it reaches a special milestone, 80 years of history and success in training the top professionals of Fashion and Design. Istituto Marangoni can praise itself for the education of four generations of students from 5 continents and for having launched over 45,000 professionals in fashion and luxury fields, such as Domenico Dolce, Franco Moschino, Alessandro Sartori, Maurizio Pecoraro, Paula Cademartori, Andrea Pompilio and Lucio Vanotti. It currently educates more than 4,000 students per year from 107 countries at its schools, located in Milano (the School of Fashion and the School of Design), Firenze, Paris, London, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Mumbai and Miami., the international capitals of fashion, design and luxury. For additional information, visit . Why Istituto Marangoni? As members of Istituto Marangoni, participants will have the chance to grow professionally within an international organization. They will be part of a multicultural team who works together to enhance young talents across the world and take high-quality education to the next level. Moreover, they will also join a dynamic and enthusiastic environment where they will be empowered with innovative tools to lead their own work, as a proactive team member. Istituto Marangoni solid foundations lie within a long-standing, strong heritage that make the institute leaders in the private, high-quality education. Istituto Marangoni's academic offer demonstrates the commitment, professionalism and passion for continuous development. When participants join Istituto Marangoni, they will be part of a committed team of industry experts who will support and inspire while turning them into young professionals.
Francis Holland School, Regent's Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London's most academically selective girls' independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent's Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March 2022 assessed Francis Holland as 'Excellent' in all key areas of school life. Entry to the school is very competitive and pupils are selected via entrance examinations and interview at 11+ or Sixth Form. Girls achieve exceptionally good results in examinations at GCSE and A Level, and progress to some of the best universities in the UK, as well as to top global institutions such as those in the US. There are close links with our "sister" school at Francis Holland, Sloane Square, which was founded in 1881. The school offers a large number of bursaries, in addition to music, academic and art scholarships, all of which are means-tested. Moreover, the school offers a plethora of co-curriculum activities, more than seventy clubs and societies are available every week: before school, at lunchtimes and after school. Music, drama and sport are particularly strong. Community voluntary work and charitable activities are enthusiastically supported by staff and pupils. Achievement beyond academic results is regarded as essential for FHS students and all teachers are expected to contribute fully to extra-curricular activities. The school places great emphasis on the professional development of its entire staff. Staff at Francis Holland School enjoy a significant range of professional benefits. A comprehensive schedule of continuing professional development and INSET training, both internal and external, is provided for all staff. An interest free loan for travel season ticket is offered to all staff, on application to the Bursar. Daughters of staff are offered a 50% reduction in school fees. We are seeking an inspirational and experienced teacher to lead the School's History of Art Department from January 2025. The post is available at a minimum of 0.6 fte but could be available full-time for a candidate who can offer an additional subject. History of Art is a well-regarded and popular subject within the school. The Edexcel History of Art specification is taught exclusively at A level, to years 12 and 13. Girls consistently achieve impressive results at A level. Many FHS pupils go on to study History of Art at top universities. The History of Art department usually takes at least one trip a year to visit major art galleries in foreign cities such as Paris, Florence or New York. The department constantly makes good use of London galleries and museums and has organised trips abroad to various cities in recent years. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher and will teach carefully prepared lessons and adapt the departmental scheme of work. They will have the ability to teach History of Art throughout the Sixth Form. The candidate should have a keen interest in Teaching and Learning, a willingness to explore different teaching styles to differentiate learning and a desire to promote the subject throughout the school. Knowledge and experience of the Edexcel History of Art A level syllabus would be an advantage. For further information, please download the job description. To apply online, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 22 April 2024 . Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close ahead of the stated date. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as a regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974. FHS champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. All appointments at Francis Holland School are conditional upon clearance by the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS testing).
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Francis Holland School, Regent's Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London's most academically selective girls' independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent's Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March 2022 assessed Francis Holland as 'Excellent' in all key areas of school life. Entry to the school is very competitive and pupils are selected via entrance examinations and interview at 11+ or Sixth Form. Girls achieve exceptionally good results in examinations at GCSE and A Level, and progress to some of the best universities in the UK, as well as to top global institutions such as those in the US. There are close links with our "sister" school at Francis Holland, Sloane Square, which was founded in 1881. The school offers a large number of bursaries, in addition to music, academic and art scholarships, all of which are means-tested. Moreover, the school offers a plethora of co-curriculum activities, more than seventy clubs and societies are available every week: before school, at lunchtimes and after school. Music, drama and sport are particularly strong. Community voluntary work and charitable activities are enthusiastically supported by staff and pupils. Achievement beyond academic results is regarded as essential for FHS students and all teachers are expected to contribute fully to extra-curricular activities. The school places great emphasis on the professional development of its entire staff. Staff at Francis Holland School enjoy a significant range of professional benefits. A comprehensive schedule of continuing professional development and INSET training, both internal and external, is provided for all staff. An interest free loan for travel season ticket is offered to all staff, on application to the Bursar. Daughters of staff are offered a 50% reduction in school fees. We are seeking an inspirational and experienced teacher to lead the School's History of Art Department from January 2025. The post is available at a minimum of 0.6 fte but could be available full-time for a candidate who can offer an additional subject. History of Art is a well-regarded and popular subject within the school. The Edexcel History of Art specification is taught exclusively at A level, to years 12 and 13. Girls consistently achieve impressive results at A level. Many FHS pupils go on to study History of Art at top universities. The History of Art department usually takes at least one trip a year to visit major art galleries in foreign cities such as Paris, Florence or New York. The department constantly makes good use of London galleries and museums and has organised trips abroad to various cities in recent years. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher and will teach carefully prepared lessons and adapt the departmental scheme of work. They will have the ability to teach History of Art throughout the Sixth Form. The candidate should have a keen interest in Teaching and Learning, a willingness to explore different teaching styles to differentiate learning and a desire to promote the subject throughout the school. Knowledge and experience of the Edexcel History of Art A level syllabus would be an advantage. For further information, please download the job description. To apply online, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 22 April 2024 . Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close ahead of the stated date. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as a regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974. FHS champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. All appointments at Francis Holland School are conditional upon clearance by the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS testing).
ABOUT US HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work. We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK's Department for Education who provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS). We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Head of Talent at HyperionDev, you will own and guide our Talent Acquisition and Management Strategy, as well as lead on improving our overall Employee Value Proposition and Recruitment Brand. You will drive talent acquisition both strategically and operationally, understanding our company culture and individual roles to recruit A-players and devising creative, non-traditional methods to attract talent. You will ensure that we're able to source & hire A-players into our team consistently at pace as we scale our team. You will refresh and manage our talent acquisition strategy in terms of making it more proactive, which includes collaborating closely with hiring managers and PeopleOps to identify medium/long-term hiring needs, designing proactive sourcing strategies, building and engaging a talent community to bring down the overall time to hire, making meaningful additions to our EVP, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. A key responsibility will be to lead and focus on our EVP and Recruitment Brand by developing and implementing effective and data driven recruitment marketing strategies and initiatives to attract and engage top talent. You will focus on promoting our employer brand, enhancing the company's reputation as an employer of choice, and driving qualified candidates to the recruitment process by collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to execute recruitment marketing campaigns across multiple channels. You will also build further and manage our in-house Talent team, and liaise with talent partners or recruiters when needed. You will own the responsibility of tracking and reporting on hiring metrics to senior management, and use that to inform further improvements to our hiring process. To succeed in this role, you should be able to think about talent acquisition and people management in a strategic & proactive manner, possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, and be experienced in hiring, retaining and developing exceptional talent. RESPONSIBILITIES Talent Acquisition and Management Strategy: Define and implement a talent acquisition and management strategy that enables the overall company wide strategic objectives for 2023 and beyond Own and refine our recruitment strategy and hiring process, making it more strategic, long-term and proactive with a focus on identifying, sourcing and engaging with top talent for current and future roles Apply a rigorous quality lens to all hires, ensuring that we hire A-player talent consistently even as we scale fast Strategically build our Talent Community to serve as pipelines for current and future needs, engaging with a variety of audiences through several channels in doing so People Management: Manage and develop our Talent Acquisition team Recruitment Marketing Strategy: Collaborate with the Recruitment Team, Marketing Team and Head of Wellness to develop and execute recruitment marketing strategies aligned with the overall talent acquisition goals and objectives. Conduct research and market analysis to identify trends, target audience preferences, and industry best practices. Develop a deep understanding of the company's employer brand and employee value proposition to effectively communicate and promote them in recruitment marketing initiatives. Employer Branding: Support the development and maintenance of the employer brand through consistent messaging, visual identity, and tone of voice. Create compelling content, including blog posts, social media updates, videos, and employee testimonials, to showcase the company culture, values, and career opportunities. Ensure all recruitment marketing materials align with the brand guidelines and reflect the organisation's values and mission. Recruitment Marketing Campaigns: Plan, execute, and evaluate recruitment marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media, job boards, career fairs, and industry events. Optimise campaign performance by analysing data, monitoring metrics, and making data-driven recommendations for improvement. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop engaging and persuasive marketing collateral, such as targeted job advertisements, candidate guides, and online banners. Candidate Experience Enhancement: Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance the candidate experience at all touchpoints, from initial awareness to application and onboarding. Identify opportunities to improve the recruitment process and candidate journey based on feedback, metrics, and industry benchmarks. Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates and build talent pipelines for future hiring needs. Metrics and Reporting: Track and report on recruitment metrics, and use data to inform improvements in our hiring process Track and analyse recruitment marketing metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. Prepare regular reports and presentations on key performance indicators (KPIs) and present findings to stakeholders. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and recruitment marketing best practices. REQUIREMENTS Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Organisational Psychology, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. 2 years of experience across talent acquisition, talent management and organisational development. 2 years of recent experience in internal recruitment Prior experience in a fast-scaling, startup environment Demonstrated track record in sourcing, hiring, retaining and developing top talent in high-growth, high-performance workplaces 3 years of experience in managing and growing a talent team in a rapidly scaling company 2 years proven experience in recruitment marketing, employer branding, or marketing communications Strong knowledge of marketing principles, digital marketing, and social media platforms. Proficiency in using marketing tools and software, such as social media management platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and analytics tools. Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse metrics, identify trends, and measure campaign performance. Creative thinking and ability to develop innovative recruitment marketing strategies. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content. Highly skilled problem solver, negotiator and influencer Preferred 5 years of experience across talent acquisition, talent management and organisational development. 5 years of recent experience in internal recruitment Passionate about the transformative impact of education and technology Experience in tech recruitment WORKING CONDITIONS This role would be required to be in the office and attend events on a regular basis so candidates would need to be based in the London area. Due to the seniority of this role, work outside of standard hours and times may be required. BENEFITS Hybrid work : We are a hybrid work organisation offering flexibility on your schedule. Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev Campus Learn new tech skills: We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps. Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe and the US: . click apply for full job details
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
ABOUT US HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work. We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK's Department for Education who provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS). We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Head of Talent at HyperionDev, you will own and guide our Talent Acquisition and Management Strategy, as well as lead on improving our overall Employee Value Proposition and Recruitment Brand. You will drive talent acquisition both strategically and operationally, understanding our company culture and individual roles to recruit A-players and devising creative, non-traditional methods to attract talent. You will ensure that we're able to source & hire A-players into our team consistently at pace as we scale our team. You will refresh and manage our talent acquisition strategy in terms of making it more proactive, which includes collaborating closely with hiring managers and PeopleOps to identify medium/long-term hiring needs, designing proactive sourcing strategies, building and engaging a talent community to bring down the overall time to hire, making meaningful additions to our EVP, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. A key responsibility will be to lead and focus on our EVP and Recruitment Brand by developing and implementing effective and data driven recruitment marketing strategies and initiatives to attract and engage top talent. You will focus on promoting our employer brand, enhancing the company's reputation as an employer of choice, and driving qualified candidates to the recruitment process by collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to execute recruitment marketing campaigns across multiple channels. You will also build further and manage our in-house Talent team, and liaise with talent partners or recruiters when needed. You will own the responsibility of tracking and reporting on hiring metrics to senior management, and use that to inform further improvements to our hiring process. To succeed in this role, you should be able to think about talent acquisition and people management in a strategic & proactive manner, possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, and be experienced in hiring, retaining and developing exceptional talent. RESPONSIBILITIES Talent Acquisition and Management Strategy: Define and implement a talent acquisition and management strategy that enables the overall company wide strategic objectives for 2023 and beyond Own and refine our recruitment strategy and hiring process, making it more strategic, long-term and proactive with a focus on identifying, sourcing and engaging with top talent for current and future roles Apply a rigorous quality lens to all hires, ensuring that we hire A-player talent consistently even as we scale fast Strategically build our Talent Community to serve as pipelines for current and future needs, engaging with a variety of audiences through several channels in doing so People Management: Manage and develop our Talent Acquisition team Recruitment Marketing Strategy: Collaborate with the Recruitment Team, Marketing Team and Head of Wellness to develop and execute recruitment marketing strategies aligned with the overall talent acquisition goals and objectives. Conduct research and market analysis to identify trends, target audience preferences, and industry best practices. Develop a deep understanding of the company's employer brand and employee value proposition to effectively communicate and promote them in recruitment marketing initiatives. Employer Branding: Support the development and maintenance of the employer brand through consistent messaging, visual identity, and tone of voice. Create compelling content, including blog posts, social media updates, videos, and employee testimonials, to showcase the company culture, values, and career opportunities. Ensure all recruitment marketing materials align with the brand guidelines and reflect the organisation's values and mission. Recruitment Marketing Campaigns: Plan, execute, and evaluate recruitment marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media, job boards, career fairs, and industry events. Optimise campaign performance by analysing data, monitoring metrics, and making data-driven recommendations for improvement. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop engaging and persuasive marketing collateral, such as targeted job advertisements, candidate guides, and online banners. Candidate Experience Enhancement: Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance the candidate experience at all touchpoints, from initial awareness to application and onboarding. Identify opportunities to improve the recruitment process and candidate journey based on feedback, metrics, and industry benchmarks. Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates and build talent pipelines for future hiring needs. Metrics and Reporting: Track and report on recruitment metrics, and use data to inform improvements in our hiring process Track and analyse recruitment marketing metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. Prepare regular reports and presentations on key performance indicators (KPIs) and present findings to stakeholders. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and recruitment marketing best practices. REQUIREMENTS Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Organisational Psychology, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. 2 years of experience across talent acquisition, talent management and organisational development. 2 years of recent experience in internal recruitment Prior experience in a fast-scaling, startup environment Demonstrated track record in sourcing, hiring, retaining and developing top talent in high-growth, high-performance workplaces 3 years of experience in managing and growing a talent team in a rapidly scaling company 2 years proven experience in recruitment marketing, employer branding, or marketing communications Strong knowledge of marketing principles, digital marketing, and social media platforms. Proficiency in using marketing tools and software, such as social media management platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and analytics tools. Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse metrics, identify trends, and measure campaign performance. Creative thinking and ability to develop innovative recruitment marketing strategies. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content. Highly skilled problem solver, negotiator and influencer Preferred 5 years of experience across talent acquisition, talent management and organisational development. 5 years of recent experience in internal recruitment Passionate about the transformative impact of education and technology Experience in tech recruitment WORKING CONDITIONS This role would be required to be in the office and attend events on a regular basis so candidates would need to be based in the London area. Due to the seniority of this role, work outside of standard hours and times may be required. BENEFITS Hybrid work : We are a hybrid work organisation offering flexibility on your schedule. Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev Campus Learn new tech skills: We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps. Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe and the US: . click apply for full job details
Role: Teacher of History Start: September 2024 Reports to: Head of History Salary: MPS £35,368 - £47,152 / UPS £49,498 - £53,230 We're looking for an exceptional history teacher to join our team, as we embark on our sixth year and our founding year group prepare to progress into Sixth Form. Our Head of History leads the subject across our network, and we are developing an exciting, new history curriculum through working with great thinkers from the subject community, including Christine Counsell for key stages 3 and 4. In addition, this is an exciting time to join the team as we plan our Key Stage 5 curriculum in History and Politics A Levels. What's special about this role? This role is ideal for passionate historians. Our curriculum offer is broad, rich and rigorous drawing on up-to-date historical scholarship and taught using rich narratives and carefully crafted enquiries. The year 7 curriculum includes the Inka Empire, humanism and the Renaissance taught through the compelling story of Poggio Bracciolini's search for manuscripts and the story of Morebath during the English Reformation. year 8 pupils learn about Nur Jahan and the Mughal Empire, the later Stuart period through the eyes of Samuel Pepys and the impact of abolition in Jamaica. Our team plan collaboratively and have the chance to learn from and moderate with colleagues across our network of schools. Our pupils have three lessons of history a week from year 7 and four a week at Key Stage 4, allowing us to teach beyond the exam specification; GCSE history is a popular choice and we expect strong A Level take up next year. We offer a range of enrichment opportunities for our pupils - from Young Quills writing competitions, to presentations from inspirational speakers and trips to the National Gallery. Who are we looking for? Across school life, we embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all of our children. We believe that every single child who joins us has the potential to be knowledgeable, articulate and successful. It's important this resonates with all candidates. Equally important is subject expertise, which is critical to support strong curriculum planning and implementation. Read more about this role and our ideal candidate in our Job description & Person specification doc via our website arkpioneer.org/vacancies. Leadership opportunities are available for candidates ready to take on further responsibilities as we grow our school. Why will you love our school? There are lots of reasons! We're lucky to be based in a brand-new building with top class facilities. We serve a wonderfully diverse community - we are non-denominational, mixed gender and two fifths of our pupils receive pupil premium funding. We're led by our values - Aim High, Have Integrity, Be Kind and Model Determination and our team truly unite behind our vision. Curriculum is incredibly important to us and we've planned backwards from university readiness to give our pupils the very best in every subject discipline. We timetable collaborative planning and love to engage in 'productive struggle'. Every team member is supported with coaching and tailored professional development, whatever stage they are at in their career. Our extended school day (we finish at 4 four days a week and earlier on Wednesday) allows us to offer a broad, rich curriculum and timetabled enrichment for every child - but we never have meetings after school. Our team say : 'All staff are incredibly supportive and positive, and it is a great environment to work in'. Read more about our school & our recent Ofsted report on our website arkpioneer.org What are the benefits of working with Ark? We are lucky to be part of the Ark network of schools, and to build on the successes of numerous exceptional start-up schools in our North London region. Ark offers bespoke professional development to all team members and the opportunity to plan and moderate with colleagues in the same discipline, beyond our own school gates. Joining our network opens a breadth of opportunities - many of our team have taken on leadership roles progressing from one of our sister schools. Ark employees have benefits beyond the classroom including everything from shopping discounts to a supportive and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. In short, you won't find a better network of schools to join! Read more about Ark at arkonline.org Would you like to find out more? If you'd like to speak to our principal confidentially about the role and/or arrange a visit let Chloe know. Safeguarding 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, visit arkonline.org/sites/default/files/Ark_safe_recruitment.pdf
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
Role: Teacher of History Start: September 2024 Reports to: Head of History Salary: MPS £35,368 - £47,152 / UPS £49,498 - £53,230 We're looking for an exceptional history teacher to join our team, as we embark on our sixth year and our founding year group prepare to progress into Sixth Form. Our Head of History leads the subject across our network, and we are developing an exciting, new history curriculum through working with great thinkers from the subject community, including Christine Counsell for key stages 3 and 4. In addition, this is an exciting time to join the team as we plan our Key Stage 5 curriculum in History and Politics A Levels. What's special about this role? This role is ideal for passionate historians. Our curriculum offer is broad, rich and rigorous drawing on up-to-date historical scholarship and taught using rich narratives and carefully crafted enquiries. The year 7 curriculum includes the Inka Empire, humanism and the Renaissance taught through the compelling story of Poggio Bracciolini's search for manuscripts and the story of Morebath during the English Reformation. year 8 pupils learn about Nur Jahan and the Mughal Empire, the later Stuart period through the eyes of Samuel Pepys and the impact of abolition in Jamaica. Our team plan collaboratively and have the chance to learn from and moderate with colleagues across our network of schools. Our pupils have three lessons of history a week from year 7 and four a week at Key Stage 4, allowing us to teach beyond the exam specification; GCSE history is a popular choice and we expect strong A Level take up next year. We offer a range of enrichment opportunities for our pupils - from Young Quills writing competitions, to presentations from inspirational speakers and trips to the National Gallery. Who are we looking for? Across school life, we embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all of our children. We believe that every single child who joins us has the potential to be knowledgeable, articulate and successful. It's important this resonates with all candidates. Equally important is subject expertise, which is critical to support strong curriculum planning and implementation. Read more about this role and our ideal candidate in our Job description & Person specification doc via our website arkpioneer.org/vacancies. Leadership opportunities are available for candidates ready to take on further responsibilities as we grow our school. Why will you love our school? There are lots of reasons! We're lucky to be based in a brand-new building with top class facilities. We serve a wonderfully diverse community - we are non-denominational, mixed gender and two fifths of our pupils receive pupil premium funding. We're led by our values - Aim High, Have Integrity, Be Kind and Model Determination and our team truly unite behind our vision. Curriculum is incredibly important to us and we've planned backwards from university readiness to give our pupils the very best in every subject discipline. We timetable collaborative planning and love to engage in 'productive struggle'. Every team member is supported with coaching and tailored professional development, whatever stage they are at in their career. Our extended school day (we finish at 4 four days a week and earlier on Wednesday) allows us to offer a broad, rich curriculum and timetabled enrichment for every child - but we never have meetings after school. Our team say : 'All staff are incredibly supportive and positive, and it is a great environment to work in'. Read more about our school & our recent Ofsted report on our website arkpioneer.org What are the benefits of working with Ark? We are lucky to be part of the Ark network of schools, and to build on the successes of numerous exceptional start-up schools in our North London region. Ark offers bespoke professional development to all team members and the opportunity to plan and moderate with colleagues in the same discipline, beyond our own school gates. Joining our network opens a breadth of opportunities - many of our team have taken on leadership roles progressing from one of our sister schools. Ark employees have benefits beyond the classroom including everything from shopping discounts to a supportive and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. In short, you won't find a better network of schools to join! Read more about Ark at arkonline.org Would you like to find out more? If you'd like to speak to our principal confidentially about the role and/or arrange a visit let Chloe know. Safeguarding 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, visit arkonline.org/sites/default/files/Ark_safe_recruitment.pdf