Co-Head of Department for Science

As Co-Head of Department for Science, you will play a key leadership role in driving excellence in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes across the department. You will take responsibility for a designated Key Stage (KS3, KS4 or KS5) alongside leading a whole-department priority area such as Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Development, or staff development and line management. You will work in close partnership with the Head of Science and wider leadership team to ensure a high-quality, ambitious curriculum and consistently strong outcomes for all pupils. This role would suit an experienced teacher ready for middle leadership, including current or aspiring second-in-department colleagues or ambitious Key Stage leaders. Please see the Job Description for full responsibilities and the Person Specification for further details.

Ark Acton is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak. Be part of our growth. At Ark Acton we think teaching is the best job in the world. We are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes:

• weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher
• Subject-specific knowledge development
• free use of our leisure centre
• access to the school counsellor
We have high expectations for our pupils - and our staff - but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future. Visit to learn more about us. 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. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this . 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. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this .


• Twice as many training days as standard
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Access to high-quality, regular professional development
• Subject-specific knowledge development
• Free use of our leisure centre
• Access to the school counsellor