Location: London, Borough
Closing Date: 12th April 2026
The Role
To manage and ensure high attainment in Food Technology across the Academy
To develop and lead an exciting curriculum which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment
Work with the Assistant Principal on school productions to showcase Food Technology in the academy.
Key Responsibilities
* Subject coordination across the Academy
* Ensure high quality teaching and learning of their subject across the Academy
* Curriculum setting and assessment across the Academy as agreed with the Assistant Principal and other relevant members of the Strategic Leadership Team
* Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets
* Use well‑selected and safe practical work to help students understand the key concepts of Food Technology
* Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families to promote progress and secure strong outcomes
* Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning
* Work collaboratively with both Academy and Ark network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams
* Participate actively throughout the Ark network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network‑wide training and initiatives
* Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong academy community
* Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard.
* Dedicated line management meetings
* Encouragement to staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond.
* 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.
* 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 https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.
About Us
We are a mixed all‑through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first‑class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.
Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university.
We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide.
Visit arkglobe.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.
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.
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