Principal

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ark Elvin Academy seeksto appoint a new Principal who will set the highest expectations across all aspects of school improvement, uphold an unwavering belief in Ark Elvin’s ability to continue to drive standards and build on its exceptional strengths. The new Principal willleada strong, dedicated staff team and much to be proud of, but with still more to do. The appointed Principal will join Ark Elvin this September (2026), or sooner if possible.

Ark Elvin has been on a remarkable school improvement journey from special measures to outstanding in 6 years but the work is not yet done, and if anything, the team of highly qualifiedstaff are more ambitious and excited about the next chapter of the school’s development.

We are open to applications from successful and highly capable Vice Principals who are looking to step into their first headship or from proven Heads who are seeking new challenges in a school with great potential.

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 our Head of Talent, Lexy di Marco, [email protected]

To apply, please submit an application via the Ark recruitment portal by 9am onFriday 27th February. If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with applying please contact us directly.

School visits are to be arranged as suitable for the candidate and interviews will be held week commencing Monday 2nd March, or to be arranged as suitable for the candidate.

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

What the school offers its staff

• Influence across network-wide issues through our principal meetings and regional collaboration
• Support from a 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. All employees must 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.