Head of Business Management

Role: Head of Faculty - Business and Computing

Start Date: September 2026

Location: London, Acton

Closing Date: 13th April 2026

The Role

In this role, you will lead the strategic development of the Business and Computing curriculum and ensure consistently high standards of teaching and learning across the faculty. You will support and develop a team of teachers to deliver excellent outcomes for pupils while contributing to the wider leadership and improvement of the academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Business and Computing Faculty
• Lead and develop a team of teachers to ensure high standards of teaching and learning
• Develop strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external partners to support pupil outcomes
• Make effective and regular use of the Academy’s assessment criteria and reporting procedures to inform teaching and learning

Experience

• Ability to deliver consistently outstanding lessons in this subject to pupils of all ages and abilities
• Thorough knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum in the subject
• Knowledge & experience of Safeguarding & Child Protection issues
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills; a high degree of emotional intelligence; and an effective oral and written communicator with children, staff and parents

Qualification Criteria

• Qualified to at least degree level in related subject
• Right to work in the U.K.
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard.
• Dedicated line management meetings
• Encouragement to staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond.
• 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.
• 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 at https://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
• 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.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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