Head of School

About The Role Ark Brunel Primary Academy is a vibrant one-form entry school serving the diverse community in North Kensington, and we are now seeking a new Head of School. We are proud to be a leading inclusive primary in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, with over 54% of our pupils on free school meals, and an on-site SEND unit that is highly regarded. The Ark Brunel school site enjoys state-of-the-art facilities for our children to enjoy and enhances our ability to bring our rich curriculum to life. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Assistant or Vice Principal who is committed to serving in disadvantaged contexts and is looking to step into headship with the support of an experienced and dedicated Executive Principal to aid the transition into your new role and beyond. Ark Brunel belongs to a small cluster of west London Ark primaries and so the successful candidate will also have the support of the wider Ark network and fellow Ark heads. The appointed Head of School will join Ark Brunel in January 2027, or sooner if possible. We encourage applications from local senior leaders and also welcome applications from leaders who may be returning to the UK having taught internationally, with recent and sufficient UK based school leadership experience. Please note that following the online first-round Teams interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an all day, in-person school-based assessment day.    We are part of the Ark network, a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels. We are passionate about developing and delivering excellent outcomes for students and invest significantly in our staff. If suitable, the appointed Head of School will be able to join Ark’s LEAD (Leadership Exploration and Development) programme. This is our homegrown programme for aspiring principals which combines professional coaching, peer to peer school monitoring visits, cohort training and u