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Middle leaders

We know that as a middle leader, not only do you have an impact in the classroom every day, but your leadership creates outstanding departments, inspires others and transforms learning environments. That’s why we’re committed to developing and supporting you to be both a great teacher and a great leader to have the greatest impact on the young people in our schools.
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Daniel O’Hana-James, Assistant Principal at Ark Charter Academy in Portsmouth

As a Middle Leader at Ark, you can expect a rich blend of professional development and long-term support. This includes high-quality mentoring from experienced leaders, collaborative network days that connect you with peers across our schools, and structured opportunities to work with and learn directly from our Network Leads.

You will also have access to nationally accredited training programmes, leadership pathways designed to accelerate your progression, and personalised career development tailored to your strengths, ambitions, and the impact you want to make. Taken together, this creates an environment where you are continually challenged, supported, and equipped to thrive as a leader across the Ark network.​

Ark takes the time to develop their people. As a leader, you always want to know how to get better and if you are doing well. I have been given opportunities to lead and develop curriculum and people which in turn has given me the opportunities to progress in my career to roles that I am really ready for.

Farah Fazil Director of English, Ark Boulton

Ark has prepared me for leadership by providing consistent support and encouragement from my Head of Department and the wider SLT, alongside frequent opportunities to contribute both to my school and to the network as a whole.

Sofia Pancucci McQueen Co-Head of English and KS3 Outcomes, Ark All Saints

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Amanda Busby, SENCo at Ark Kings Academy

Ark Middle Leaders: Register your interest

If you are interested in progressing your career within the Ark network and would like to hear about upcoming and existing middle leader opportunities, then register your interest below.

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Professional development opportunities

Whether you’re leading teaching, supporting teacher development, or shaping behaviour and culture, our accredited NPQ courses and mentoring training provide the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel. Each programme is tailored to help you make a lasting impact in your school as a middle leader—developing outstanding teaching, fostering growth in others, and creating environments where staff and pupils thrive.​

NPQLT (NPQ for Leading Teaching)

This 12-month accredited programme is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase. Participants will discover what outstanding teaching looks like and use this knowledge to become a high performing leader of teaching.

NPQLTD (NPQ for Leading Teacher Development)

This 12-month accredited programme is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. Participants will gain the knowledge to become a teacher educator and successfully support teachers to expand their skills.

NPQLBC (NPQ for Leading Behaviour and Culture)

This 12-month accredited programme is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school. Participants will gain expertise in behaviour management and discover how to create a culture where staff and pupils can thrive.

Mentoring Training

High quality mentoring is crucial for developing great teachers. We offer a range of training to develop our mentors. Our training for mentors includes a variety of planning and coaching techniques to provide the tools needed to mentor, develop and coach our teachers.

Ark Learning Platform

The Ark Learning Platform is the single place to access professional development and learning opportunities at Ark: