About The Role Start date: May/ September 2025 DESCRIPTION OF THE POST: We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable leader to join our team and lead on this critical curriculum area. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head of Department to join a large and successful school. The ideal candidate will be someone who aligns with our approach to curriculum and teaching. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other teachers and leaders in the school and across the Ark network to secure excellent outcomes for our children. For an informal telephone conversation about the role, contact Katie Marshall, Principal on 020 8443 3113 or email recruitmentarkjohnkeatsacademy.org Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. 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. Gym discounts – offering up to 40%. 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 About Us Ark John Keats was founded in 2013 with one class of reception children. We are now a fully-fledged all-through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1700 children. Our secondary school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Our community is composed of supportive and committed families who buy into our vision and work with us to ensure their children achieve all they are capable of in the future. We aspire for all our children to have the academic knowledge necessary to progress to university, a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and to be polite, well-mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies. Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a successful network serving pupils from deprived communities. Our network shares a belief in our six pillars. How to get to us? Travelling by rail from central London: Our nearest overground station, Turkey Street, is a 10 minute walk from the school and stops at Seven Sisters, Stoke Newington and Hackney Downs on the way to Liverpool Street. National Rail services also stop at Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs before finishing at Liverpool Street. Travelling by car: We are easily reached by car, with most of North East London accessible within 30 minutes. There is free on-site parking for staff. Diversity and Inclusion We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation. Safeguarding Statement Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies, following a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage submitting your application at your earliest convenience.