Science Teacher with Leadership Responsibility

Salary: £39,739 - £62,500 (Main/Upper Inner London Pay Scale) + TLRs to be negotiated at interview in light of experience and role.

Location: Wembley, London

Nearest Tube station: Wembley Park (Jubilee/Metropolitan)

Start date: September 2025

Deadline: 8:00am Tuesday 22 April 2025

Interviews will be arranged on an ongoing basis. The school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

Ofsted: Outstanding (2022)

Opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy specialising in mathematics and citizenship.

This is a promoted role within the Science Department and we are looking for an experienced, outstanding, talented and inspiring teacher of science to help lead the department, to ensure every child is challenged to achieve their maximum potential. You will have passion, enthusiasm, alongside the skills and desire to develop and nurture every child in your care.

You will deliver consistently excellent teaching and learning, to help all students to achieve excellent academic results. The role will include teaching and co-ordinating the delivery of lessons across specific year groups, Years 7-13. This is a fantastic opportunity to work to support the Director of Science and deliver a specific management role in a large core department which is central to the success of our school.

You will join a friendly close-knit science department who believes strongly in teamwork and co-plan units of work to ensure consistency and best practice across all classes. By joining our school, you will be well supported with your professional development. Ark Academy has an exceptional track record for training teachers.

A Golden Hello is available to the successful candidate if the application is received directly through the school's website.

Benefits:

• Access continuous staff development. We have a minimum of 10 training days and weekly in school sessions of a high standard.
• We strongly support NPQML, NPQSL and Lead Practitioner course.
• Our successful behaviour policies treat student behaviour not as the responsibility of individual teachers, but of the entire school.
• As a member of Ark Academy, you will receive extensive professional development geared towards excellence.
• Numerous comprehensive training programmes are available to our staff from ECT’s to aspiring middle and senior leaders.
• By being part of the Ark network, you will have access to a range of other benefits including reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.

About Us: We are an all-through school specialising in mathematics and citizenship serving children of all abilities. Our commitment is to know every pupil as an individual, and to foster the principles of team spirit, responsibility and care for others. We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence and the superb pastoral care our students receive along with the support we provide for the less academically able.

Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.