Alison Downey, Principal at Ark Putney Academy in Wandsworth
There is room to grow at every stage of your career – even as a senior leader. With Ark, you will be joining a team of successful school leaders committed to supporting each other and sharing new ideas and best practice. From nationally-accredited development programmes, to residential trips with fellow leaders, at Ark you’ll be given all the tools and support you need to develop as a successful school leader.
The culture we’ve cultivated at Ark Victoria is one of inclusivity, where every voice is valued, and innovative ideas are embraced. This extends beyond the Senior Leadership Team to encompass our entire school community, creating an atmosphere of trust, respect, and continuous improvement. Our commitment to support is unwavering – not only for our students but also for each member of our team.
Christian Down, Principal at Ark Charter Academy in Portsmouth
Ark Senior Leaders: Register your interest
Professional development opportunities
NPQSL (NPQ for Senior Leadership)
This 18-month programme is for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities. Participants will develop their leadership knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for teachers and pupils in their school.
NPQH (NPQ for Headship)
This 18-month programme is for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school. Participants will develop the knowledge that underpins expert school leadership and apply it to become an outstanding headteacher.
CPQP (Coaching Professional Qualification for Principals)
This 12-month programme is designed to enable participants to become accredited coaches, know how to grow a coaching culture and develop an awareness of their leadership behaviours.
LEAD (Leadership Exploration and Development)
An 18-month leadership journey for aspiring Principals which offers exposure to practical examples of key leadership techniques and internal and external models of education excellence.
Ark Learning Platform
The Ark Learning Platform is the single place to access professional development and learning opportunities at Ark:
- eLearning courses
- Face-to-face workshop/event bookings
- Development programme resources
Ark Teaching School Hub
The Ark Teaching School Hub offers additional professional development opportunities for Ark staff including Leverage Leadership programmes. Leverage Leadership is an instructional leadership approach focused on rapid and sustained school improvement that is replicable across school settings through the seven key levers of school improvement.