Graduate Teacher Training Programme

Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching that sensitively considers all children’s backgrounds and needs; making educational equity a reality. Location: Ark Alexandra Academy in Hastings Subjects: Maths or Science Funding Available: £29,000 tax-free bursary or £31,000 scholarship (if eligible) Programme Start Date: September 2026, with a 2-week summer school from 3rd to 14th August About Ark Alexandra Academy We are committed to creating one of the top performing schools in the UK, right here in Hastings. Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular secondary operating a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model since September 2024, offering unique opportunities for professional growth and development for our staff, and a more bespoke and supportive learning environment for our students. The school is on a rapid journey of improvement, driven by a traditional, evidence-based approach and a culture of high expectations, which was reflected in a significant uplift in GCSE results for 2025. We uphold traditional values of discipline, courtesy and respect, and are a strict no mobile phone school, ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment where students are ready to learn. About Ark Teacher Training Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school-based programme offering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. Because we believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves to have access to a great education, we work mainly in communities of lower income with a history of academic underachievement. We are very proud to have received our second ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories! There are only a few ITTs in the UK that can say the same. Alongside this, our programme is also incredibly supportive and bespoke, as you will see below. About the role: You will be training to be a Teacher in your chosen subject – this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results. Join our 15th cohort on our ‘Outstanding’ (OFSTED, 2022) Teacher Training programme this September! Last year saw over 200 trainees join the programme and we are already looking forward to our next cohort, which you could be part of! “The work you are doing is meaningful and directly impacts the future of the kids in your responsibility, and that’s one of the best feelings in the world.” Kwaku, Maths trainee. Key responsibilities: To engage in daily professional development activities To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils To provide a nurturing classroom and school environment that helps pupils to develop as learners To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school To contribute to the effective working of the school Key requirements: Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent) A bachelor’s degree (or completing one before September 2026) A degree or A level in Maths or Science (or a related subject) Commitment to working with young people Strong work ethic and resilience High personal and professional standards A genuine passion for teaching