Principal Full Time

ARK PIONEER ACADEMY

Ark Pioneer Academy

Principal

Reports to: Regional Director

Start date: September 2024

Location: Westcombe Dr, Barnet, EN5 2BE

Salary: Significant and generous salary, including potential relocation allowance

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Closing date: 9am, Monday 19 February 2024.

School visits: Morning of Monday 5 February or morning of Friday 9 February, or to be arranged as suitable for the candidate.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 19 February or to be arranged as suitable for the candidate.

Ark Pioneer Academy seeks to appoint a new Principal who will grow the school, establishing it with a 300 student sixth form and securing it as one of the best 11-18 schools in London.

Our school:

Ark Pioneer opened its doors in 2019 as a brand-new school located within five minutes’ walk from High Barnet station. Strong foundations are in place for the incoming principal, as our team of teachers, leaders and support staff are deeply committed to our school and believe life-changing outcomes can be achieved.

We are now looking for a proven leader to build on the current successes enjoyed by the school and its community. We welcome applications from existing principals looking to work in an excellent school as well as credible deputies who are seeking a new opportunity to make impact and who would thrive in a collaborative network of schools.

Ark Pioneer is part of the Ark network, one of the country’s most successful multi-academy trusts. The newly appointed principal will have access to exceptional coaching and training opportunities, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with principal colleagues across London and our wider network. The successful candidate will work closely with the Regional Director and have the support of the outgoing Principal who will be in role until the end of summer 2024 to support a strong transition.

What we offer:

• Influence across network-wide issues through our principal meetings and regional collaboration
• Support from an experienced and supportive Regional Director
• On-hand expertise from our dedicated network education and operations teams who are ready to support you and your school
• Bespoke teacher development programmes supported by the Great Teacher Rubric
• Excellent career development opportunities across both the region and wider Ark network
• Access to excellent senior leadership training
• Highly competitive remuneration.

How to apply:

We warmly welcome and encourage confidential conversations about the role and visits to our school for suitable candidates. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact the Regional Director, Amit Hathi, on or our or our Head of Talent, Lexy di Marco, on

To apply, please submit an application via the Ark recruitment portal by 9am on Monday 19 February. If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with applying please contact us directly.

For more information about the role, the school and Ark, please view the full job pack.

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.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. To read more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion statement, please click this link.