About The Role Ark St Alban's Academy Instructor / Teacher of PE Location: Highgate, Birmingham Salary : Ark unqualified or main teaching pay scales (£23,157 - £33,739) Contract: Fixed term until 20 July 2026 Start date: Flexible Closing date: 20 April 2026 An exciting opportunity to inspire pupils through outstanding Physical Education. Ark St Alban's Academy is looking for a committed Instructor / Teacher of Physical Education to join our thriving PE department. You will support curriculum PE and extra curricular sport across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping pupils develop confidence, wellbeing and achievement in a supportive and ambitious school community. About the role As Instructor / Teacher of PE, you will: Deliver engaging, safe and well structured PE lessons that motivate pupils and promote participation, teamwork and resilience. Support the development of an ambitious and inclusive PE curriculum that enables all pupils to make strong progress, regardless of starting point. Lead and manage large groups of pupils effectively, modelling high standards of behaviour, professionalism and care. Contribute to extra curricular clubs, fixtures and enrichment opportunities that enhance pupils' sporting experiences. Play an active role in building a positive, disciplined and aspirational school culture that reflects the academy's values. QTS is desirable but not essential; we welcome applications from strong instructors with relevant coaching qualifications and experience of working with young people. What we're looking for We are looking for someone who: Has experience working with young people and leading physical activity safely, effectively and a passion for PE and school sport. Holds high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement, ensuring excellent learning in every session. Communicates clearly and positively with pupils, colleagues and parents. Demonstrates resilience, optimism and a commitment to continual professional development. Shares our belief that every pupil can succeed with the right support and environment. Has the right to work in the UK Benefits: 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. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ About Us We are committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country. There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics. Visit arkstalbans.org/jobs 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 link. 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 link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going 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.
Apr 10, 2026
Seasonal
About The Role Ark St Alban's Academy Instructor / Teacher of PE Location: Highgate, Birmingham Salary : Ark unqualified or main teaching pay scales (£23,157 - £33,739) Contract: Fixed term until 20 July 2026 Start date: Flexible Closing date: 20 April 2026 An exciting opportunity to inspire pupils through outstanding Physical Education. Ark St Alban's Academy is looking for a committed Instructor / Teacher of Physical Education to join our thriving PE department. You will support curriculum PE and extra curricular sport across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping pupils develop confidence, wellbeing and achievement in a supportive and ambitious school community. About the role As Instructor / Teacher of PE, you will: Deliver engaging, safe and well structured PE lessons that motivate pupils and promote participation, teamwork and resilience. Support the development of an ambitious and inclusive PE curriculum that enables all pupils to make strong progress, regardless of starting point. Lead and manage large groups of pupils effectively, modelling high standards of behaviour, professionalism and care. Contribute to extra curricular clubs, fixtures and enrichment opportunities that enhance pupils' sporting experiences. Play an active role in building a positive, disciplined and aspirational school culture that reflects the academy's values. QTS is desirable but not essential; we welcome applications from strong instructors with relevant coaching qualifications and experience of working with young people. What we're looking for We are looking for someone who: Has experience working with young people and leading physical activity safely, effectively and a passion for PE and school sport. Holds high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement, ensuring excellent learning in every session. Communicates clearly and positively with pupils, colleagues and parents. Demonstrates resilience, optimism and a commitment to continual professional development. Shares our belief that every pupil can succeed with the right support and environment. Has the right to work in the UK Benefits: 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. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ About Us We are committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country. There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics. Visit arkstalbans.org/jobs 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 link. 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 link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going 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.
Contract: Fixed Term (April-October 2026, Six months) Location: West London, with two core office days (Monday &Thursday). Travel to schools in Portsmouth and Birmingham will be required. Working pattern: Part time, 26.25 - 30 hours per week. Interviews will take place on 15th & 16th April. Key Responsibilities: Manage the partnership between Ikon Gallery and Ark's Birmingham schools, overseeing in-school arts activity and the delivery of a cross-school exhibition Lead the Ark Drama Teachers Network, coordinating CPD opportunities and cross-school events Manage project budgets, schedules, and logistics to ensure successful delivery Lead programme-wide data and evidence collection for evaluation purposes Skills & Experience: Proven experience in project or programme management, ideally within arts, cultural or education settings Experience delivering performances or artistic programmes with young people Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple schools and cultural partners Understanding of school environments and awareness of the cultural sector 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 link . Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going 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. For any questions, please contact .
Apr 03, 2026
Seasonal
Contract: Fixed Term (April-October 2026, Six months) Location: West London, with two core office days (Monday &Thursday). Travel to schools in Portsmouth and Birmingham will be required. Working pattern: Part time, 26.25 - 30 hours per week. Interviews will take place on 15th & 16th April. Key Responsibilities: Manage the partnership between Ikon Gallery and Ark's Birmingham schools, overseeing in-school arts activity and the delivery of a cross-school exhibition Lead the Ark Drama Teachers Network, coordinating CPD opportunities and cross-school events Manage project budgets, schedules, and logistics to ensure successful delivery Lead programme-wide data and evidence collection for evaluation purposes Skills & Experience: Proven experience in project or programme management, ideally within arts, cultural or education settings Experience delivering performances or artistic programmes with young people Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple schools and cultural partners Understanding of school environments and awareness of the cultural sector 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 link . Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going 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. For any questions, please contact .
About The Role Ark Schools seeks to appoint a new Regional Director to lead the Birmingham region and take responsibility for aspects of our network-wide strategy. This rare opportunity offers the successful candidate the chance to join one of the country's most successful MATs at an exciting point in our journey. As Ark embarks on our new ten-year strategy, the successful candidate will play an integral role in shaping and delivering a compelling vision for education over the coming years. The appointed Regional Director will join Ark this September (2026), or sooner if possible. Our schools are currently organised into five regions - Birmingham, Hastings, London & Portsmouth Primaries, North London & Portsmouth and South London. Our current Regional Director, Gail Peyton, has played an instrumental role across the Ark network during her tenure and leaves us to become the CEO of a new trust abroad. As such, we are seeking to find an exceptional leader with a track record of delivering great outcomes; a strong alignment with the Ark mission; a willingness to go the extra mile for our pupils and staff; and an ability to lead and inspire principals and central colleagues. We welcome and encourage confidential conversations about the role from suitable candidates. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact our Head of Talent, Lexy di Marco, at To apply, please submit a full application, including CV and personal statement, via the Ark recruitment portal by Monday 13th April at 9am. (Please ensure your personal statement focuses on how you meet the first seven italic bullet points from the 'Specialist Knowledge and Skills' section in the person specification). If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with applying please contact us directly. For more information about the role and Ark, please view the full job pack. About Us Ark is an education charity and one of the country's most successful multi-academy trusts. Our network of 39 schools reaches traditionally underserved communities in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. We educate 30,000 pupils and have nearly 3,000 teaching staff across our network. Each of our schools has its own ethos and distinctive character, reflecting its local community, but they all share the same mission: to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. We also incubate and scale innovative ventures, which we roll out beyond our network of schools for the benefit of teachers, pupils and the education system as a whole. Current Ventures include Ark Curriculum Plus, which equips teachers with the subject expertise needed to ensure students succeed, and Ark Start, a growing chain of nurseries offering affordable, high-quality early years education. Recently, Ark moved to new offices at EdCity - a unique not-for-profit development in West London, in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham council. EdCity is designed to bring mission-aligned organisations together to focus on improving the lives of children, especially through education. It offers leased offices, a range of venues for training and events, and an innovation hub for the education sector to connect, collaborate and learn together. 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 link . 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 link .
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
About The Role Ark Schools seeks to appoint a new Regional Director to lead the Birmingham region and take responsibility for aspects of our network-wide strategy. This rare opportunity offers the successful candidate the chance to join one of the country's most successful MATs at an exciting point in our journey. As Ark embarks on our new ten-year strategy, the successful candidate will play an integral role in shaping and delivering a compelling vision for education over the coming years. The appointed Regional Director will join Ark this September (2026), or sooner if possible. Our schools are currently organised into five regions - Birmingham, Hastings, London & Portsmouth Primaries, North London & Portsmouth and South London. Our current Regional Director, Gail Peyton, has played an instrumental role across the Ark network during her tenure and leaves us to become the CEO of a new trust abroad. As such, we are seeking to find an exceptional leader with a track record of delivering great outcomes; a strong alignment with the Ark mission; a willingness to go the extra mile for our pupils and staff; and an ability to lead and inspire principals and central colleagues. We welcome and encourage confidential conversations about the role from suitable candidates. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact our Head of Talent, Lexy di Marco, at To apply, please submit a full application, including CV and personal statement, via the Ark recruitment portal by Monday 13th April at 9am. (Please ensure your personal statement focuses on how you meet the first seven italic bullet points from the 'Specialist Knowledge and Skills' section in the person specification). If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with applying please contact us directly. For more information about the role and Ark, please view the full job pack. About Us Ark is an education charity and one of the country's most successful multi-academy trusts. Our network of 39 schools reaches traditionally underserved communities in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. We educate 30,000 pupils and have nearly 3,000 teaching staff across our network. Each of our schools has its own ethos and distinctive character, reflecting its local community, but they all share the same mission: to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. We also incubate and scale innovative ventures, which we roll out beyond our network of schools for the benefit of teachers, pupils and the education system as a whole. Current Ventures include Ark Curriculum Plus, which equips teachers with the subject expertise needed to ensure students succeed, and Ark Start, a growing chain of nurseries offering affordable, high-quality early years education. Recently, Ark moved to new offices at EdCity - a unique not-for-profit development in West London, in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham council. EdCity is designed to bring mission-aligned organisations together to focus on improving the lives of children, especially through education. It offers leased offices, a range of venues for training and events, and an innovation hub for the education sector to connect, collaborate and learn together. 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 link . 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 link .
