Ark
Second in Charge - Mathematics
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School: Ark Acton
Role: Second in Department – Mathematics
Salary
£41,328 - £65,000 per year FTE + TLR2A £3,525
Location
London, Acton Town
Reports to
Head of Department (Mathematics) / Assistant Principal
Responsible for
Supporting the leadership of the Mathematics Department and delivering high quality teaching and learning
Start date
September 2026
Term
Permanent, Full-time
Main purpose of the job
As Second in Department for Mathematics, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the strategic development of the department and driving excellence in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
You will support the Head of Department in ensuring a high-quality, ambitious curriculum is delivered consistently across all key stages, while also taking responsibility for a designated area such as Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Development, Assessment or staff development.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a culture of high expectations, strong subject knowledge and excellent outcomes for all pupils. This role is ideal for an ambitious teacher looking to take the next step into middle leadership.
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Please contact hr@arkacton.org, should you have any further questions about the role.
Benefits
- 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
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Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/
About Us
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 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 arkacton.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.
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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.
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