What do you look for in an application?

This will differ from role to role and school to school so please make sure you read the job description and the person specification. More generally, we look for someone who has high aspirations for our students and is results-orientated with proven success in their previous roles.

Who can I contact about my application?

Each job advert should have a contact relevant for their role. Please feel free to contact them directly if you have any questions or want a confidential discussion about the role. Can’t find contact details on the advert? Email recruitment@arkonline.org and we’ll be able to put you in touch with the right person.

Can I start my application and save for later?

Yes, you can save and exit your application at any time and come back to it later by clicking the Save & Exit button. Your application will also automatically save each time you move from one section to another.

I can’t find what I’m looking for, can I sign up to receive vacancy alerts from Ark?

Yes, you can sign up to receive job alerts from us based on keywords, location, role type or school. Sign up here.

What professional development opportunities will I have at an Ark school?

Staff at Ark have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, including nationally-accredited development programmes, all designed to meet the needs of our schools and our people. You can find out more about training and development offered at Ark here.

What other benefits are available to me?

Joining Ark means you’ll have access to Ark Rewards which offers discounts from over 3,00 major retailers, interest-free loan of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or to buy a bicycle and up to 40% of your local gym. You’ll also be part of a generous pension scheme and have access to Employee Assistance Programme, providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Considering teaching in an Ark school? Our salaries are 2.5% higher than main pay scale and we offer twice as many training days as standard.

Can I move between schools in the network?

One of the advantages of working for Ark is that there are many opportunities to change jobs and stay within the Ark family. Many of our staff have had roles in multiples schools or across our central team and Ark Ventures. There are also opportunities to work in network-wide or regional roles which span multiple schools in the network.

Where is my nearest Ark school?

There are 38 Ark schools in four locations; Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. You can view them on a map here.

I’m not a qualified teacher, how can I train?

Ark has its own School Direct programme, Ark Teacher Training. Ark Teacher Training is a school-based teacher training programme that is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted. Find out more about Ark Teacher Training here.

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