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    Ark Acton Academy
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  • Subject
    Geography
  • About The Role

  • Job Title: Subject Lead of Geography
    Reports to: Principal
    Responsible for: Developing a knowledge rich Geography curriculum for KS3 that excites and inspires pupils and preparing a KS4 curriculum through which pupils can flourish; delivering the highest quality lessons to pupils and ensuring all pupils reach their potential.
    Start date: October 2026
    Salary: Main Scale (Inner London) + TLR2A (Please note: salaries stated are based on full-time hours and will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis for part-time staff)


    Main purpose of the job:
    To contribute to developing Ark Acton Academy into a great school by teaching a challenging Geography curriculum, teaching highly effective lessons, and constantly reflecting on your practice.

    Objectives:
    • To lead the development of a knowledge rich curriculum.
    • To teach consistently excellent lessons
    • To secure great outcomes for all our pupils.
    • To make a valued contribution to the school’s pastoral and enrichment programmes; including trips and school visits.
    • To be an effective Form Tutor
    • To epitomise the vision and values of Ark Acton Academy and at all times adhere to the staff code of conduct.

    Please see the job description for a comprehensive overview of the role, responsibilities, and essential requirements.
  • 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
    • Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.

    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 are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes:  

    • weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher  
    • Subject-specific knowledge development  
    • free use of our leisure centre   
    • access to the school counsellor  

    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. 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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