Head of KS5 Maths

We are seeking to appoint a Head of KS5 Maths to support our well-established maths department from 1 September 2026. You will strategically lead KS5, planning and delivering our maths mastery programme at KS3/4, ensuring all students achieve results in line with value-added predictions through appropriate schemes of work, effective assessment tracking and intervention. We follow the Ark Mastery maths curriculum, with some modification and are aligned to the Ark assessment programme at KS5. We are highly ambitious for our students and our staff are pivotal to our success.

As part of our team you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues within the academy and the wider Ark network to develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme. You will be encouraged to be a reflective and open practitioner and be supported by the expertise of other leaders at the academy.

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes.
• have up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements.
• monitor the identification of and provision for students with individual needs and develop different learning and teaching methods and schemes of learning.
• possess effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards.
• have a passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
• have experience working in partnership with other staff in a school setting to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students are always prioritised.

Benefits:

• Tailored professional development based on the needs of the teacher and department to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.
• Regular rewards and recognition for effort.
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free confidential counselling, legal advice, and a range of different support.

Contact:

Contact Julie Rickard at j.rickard@arkputneyacademy.org or call 020 8161 4974.

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. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to 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.

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 you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.