About The Role
Start date: September 2025
Description of the Post
To lead, develop, and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding Business & Economics curriculum, enabling the highest level of student progress and attainment.
The Head of Department will promote outstanding teaching and learning and foster a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment. They should have experience and a good understanding of both GCSE and BTEC, particularly the KS5 Pearson extended diploma in business courses.
For an informal telephone conversation about the role, contact Katie Marshall, Principal, on 020 8443 3113 or email recruitment@arkjohnkeatsacademy.org.
Benefits
* Salaries 2.5% higher than the main pay scale.
* Twice as many training days as standard.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Access to Ark rewards – savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
* Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 for season tickets or bicycles.
* Gym discounts – up to 40%.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential counselling, legal advice, and support.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.
About Us
Ark John Keats was founded in 2013 and has grown from one reception class to an all-through school from nursery to year 13 with over 1700 students. Our secondary school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Our community is supportive, with families committed to our vision and their children's success.
We aim for all our children to have the academic knowledge to progress to university, to love learning and be curious about the world, and to be polite, responsible young people who take charge of their futures.
Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a successful network serving pupils from deprived communities. Our six pillars guide our work; learn more about them here.
Contact and Location
Visit arkjohnkeats.org/jobs to learn more about us.
How to get to us?
By rail from central London: The nearest station, Turkey Street, is a 10-minute walk. It connects to Seven Sisters, Stoke Newington, Hackney Downs, and Liverpool Street. National Rail services are also accessible from Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs.
By car: Easily accessible with free on-site parking for staff.
Diversity and Inclusion
We strive to build a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can do their best work and reach their full potential. We value diverse perspectives to strengthen our community. Learn more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff undergo an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. Disclosure does not necessarily disqualify you; it depends on the circumstances. More details can be found here.
Note: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the role may close early depending on response. We encourage early applications.
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