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Head of Ark Teacher Training Programme
| Posting date: | 28 January 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Location: | London, Not recorded, W12 7TF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cd5c0852-ca08-44a0-9bab-b69f7438ba87 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Requirements:
• Qualified to degree level
• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Right to work in the UK
• Have exceptional skills in reviewing and improving the design, delivery and assessment of a teacher training programme
• Have a strong understanding of teacher development and principles of adult learning and be able to apply this to the ATT programmes
• Have experience of working collaboratively with other senior professionals to work towards a mutual goal
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding achievement for pupils, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging schools
• Be an outstanding leader of people; with the skills to develop, motivate and retain a team of high performing staff
• Be passionate about developing your own knowledge of up-to-date pedagogical methodology and the application of this in training teachers
• Have proven track record of successful leadership in education
What the school offers its staff
Benefits:
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to TPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests
Further details about the role
Launched in 2013, Ark Teacher Training is a programme for committed graduates and career changers who aim to become great teachers. Trainees spend one year in an Ark or partner school - becoming a qualified teacher while learning on the job. With the support of an inspirational group of tutors, coaches and educational experts.
Ark Teacher Training understands the importance that the first few years of teaching have on a teacher’s future, so that’s why the programme also supports trainees for the following two years through our early career support.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in how we shape the future of Ark Teaching Training. The Head of Ark Teacher Training Programme will be responsible for the ownership and accountability for the ITT provision in Ark and partner schools. They will be a key leader of the Ark Institute, working towards coherence across the education programmes.
We are looking for someone who will effectively lead the Ark Teacher Training Team to ensure we make a real difference to pupils’ education.
The Head of Ark Teacher Training Programme will report into Director of Educator Development. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a permanent working full time.
1stround interviews will be held w/c 17thFebruary virtually and 2ndround interviews will be held w/c 24thFebruary in person.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the ATT programmes offer outstanding provision
• Lead on, and be accountable for the design, delivery and assessment of the programmes
• Ensure that all ATT trainees progress at exemplary levels
• Ensure the in-school curriculum and mentoring fully supports trainee development
• Work closely with Ark Institute senior leadership and Ark Recruitment to ensure programme sustainability whilst maintaining a high standard of candidates
• Use attrition and retention data to quality assure the programme and its workforce impact
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and regulations and that the programmes are Ofsted and ESFA-ready
• Collaborate with partners, including Ambition institute, as necessary
• Use attrition and retention data to quality assure the programme and its workforce impact
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. All employees must 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.
Key Requirements:
• Qualified to degree level
• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Right to work in the UK
• Have exceptional skills in reviewing and improving the design, delivery and assessment of a teacher training programme
• Have a strong understanding of teacher development and principles of adult learning and be able to apply this to the ATT programmes
• Have experience of working collaboratively with other senior professionals to work towards a mutual goal
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding achievement for pupils, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging schools
• Be an outstanding leader of people; with the skills to develop, motivate and retain a team of high performing staff
• Be passionate about developing your own knowledge of up-to-date pedagogical methodology and the application of this in training teachers
• Have proven track record of successful leadership in education
What the school offers its staff
Benefits:
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to TPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests
Further details about the role
Launched in 2013, Ark Teacher Training is a programme for committed graduates and career changers who aim to become great teachers. Trainees spend one year in an Ark or partner school - becoming a qualified teacher while learning on the job. With the support of an inspirational group of tutors, coaches and educational experts.
Ark Teacher Training understands the importance that the first few years of teaching have on a teacher’s future, so that’s why the programme also supports trainees for the following two years through our early career support.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in how we shape the future of Ark Teaching Training. The Head of Ark Teacher Training Programme will be responsible for the ownership and accountability for the ITT provision in Ark and partner schools. They will be a key leader of the Ark Institute, working towards coherence across the education programmes.
We are looking for someone who will effectively lead the Ark Teacher Training Team to ensure we make a real difference to pupils’ education.
The Head of Ark Teacher Training Programme will report into Director of Educator Development. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a permanent working full time.
1stround interviews will be held w/c 17thFebruary virtually and 2ndround interviews will be held w/c 24thFebruary in person.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the ATT programmes offer outstanding provision
• Lead on, and be accountable for the design, delivery and assessment of the programmes
• Ensure that all ATT trainees progress at exemplary levels
• Ensure the in-school curriculum and mentoring fully supports trainee development
• Work closely with Ark Institute senior leadership and Ark Recruitment to ensure programme sustainability whilst maintaining a high standard of candidates
• Use attrition and retention data to quality assure the programme and its workforce impact
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and regulations and that the programmes are Ofsted and ESFA-ready
• Collaborate with partners, including Ambition institute, as necessary
• Use attrition and retention data to quality assure the programme and its workforce impact
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. All employees must 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.