ARK TEACHER TRAINING WORK FOR US. Teacher Training

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1 ARK TEACHER TRAINING WORK FOR US Teacher Training

2 Dear candidate, I m thrilled that you re interested in working for ARK Schools as part of the ARK Teacher Training Team. We don t think it s right that a child s background should determine their chances in life. We believe, with the right support, all children can achieve great things. The same goes for our teachers. That s why we invest in our teachers from the beginning through ARK Schools Teacher Training. Our programme is currently in its successful pilot year, having recruited over 50 outstanding graduates and career changers and having one of the highest application rates per space in the country. We are moving into a period of rapid growth as we prepare to offer an independently accredited programme by September This is an exciting time to be a part of a developing programme that is on the forefront of transforming teacher education. The work we do isn t easy. But it is extremely rewarding. We re so proud of the staff who work tirelessly to help our trainee teachers, and ultimately our pupils achieve their goals. They are all dedicated, determined, and driven by a real desire to change children s lives for the better. We hope this is what drives you, too. Best of luck with your application. A super supportive programme that has allowed me to develop at what feels like a really rapid pace Kathy Hills, ARK Teacher Trainee Marie Hamer Head of ARK Teacher Training

3 ARK TEACHER TRAINING On the ARK Teacher Training progamme, trainees spend a year working in one of our 27 schools, graduating with a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status. They receive regular, practical support from some of the best people in the profession. The training is never just theoretical we always use practical tips and other techniques, such as video. This helps our trainees close the gap between learning theory and putting it to use in the classroom. ARK Teacher Training has now been granted independent accreditation to offer QTS from September 2014, affirming the work we have done in our pilot year and allowing us to expand the progamme. We will also continue to work in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University to offer a PGCE to all trainees. Over the next year the ARK Teacher Training team will be expanding from three members to over 15. It is a rare opportunity to join an organisation in the early stages of developing a new approach to teacher training and make a substantial impact to both the strategy and delivery of the programme.

4 ARK SCHOOLS WHO WE ARE We believe that every child, from the most privileged to the most disadvantaged, should have the same opportunities to succeed. The best way to make this happen is to make sure that every child can go to a great school where, as well as achieving great results, they learn to aim high, work hard and believe in themselves. That s what we do. We work in some of the most challenging areas of the country, making sure that children from all backgrounds get an excellent education. Every ARK school has its own distinctive character, uniform and ethos. But every single one shares the same mission: to make sure that every child can go to university or pursue the career of their choice. We re part of ARK, an international children s charity specialising in education. ARK works in India and Uganda to improve schools and promote excellent teaching.

5 WHY WORK FOR US OUR WORK IS MORE CHALLENGING, AND MORE REWARDING The percentage of ARK pupils on free school meals is almost twice the national average, and more than a third of our pupils speak English as an additional language. This means our staff have to work especially hard to help pupils to excel. Their hard work is paying off. Of the 13 ARK schools that have been inspected by Ofsted, 12 are rated good or outstanding. At GCSE, our pupils outperformed national attainment and progress in both English and mathematics this year. Best of all, 80% of our year 13 pupils won a place at university. By joining ARK Schools, you ll be helping to make sure that all children have the chance to succeed. YOU LL WORK ALONGSIDE EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE One of the things our team members value most is working alongside people who are as passionate and inspiring as they are. We have excellent people at all levels, including exceptional heads and principals many of them have transformed struggling schools into thriving ones. Also, you don t just have great colleagues in your own school. By joining ARK Schools, you become part of a group of schools who motivate, support and inspire one another.

6 GET IN TOUCH If you have any questions about working at ARK Schools, please don t hesitate to get in touch with our recruitment team. You can find the full and up-to-date details regarding our benefits and recruitment policies online. schools.recruitment@arkonline.org +44 (0)