Job Description

Programme Coordinator (Training and Events)

Reports to: Programme Delivery Manager

Location: West London – currently operating an agile working policy with two core days (Mon and Weds) in the office (events permitting)

Contract: Permanent

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm)

Closing date: 12/01/2024 at 10am

Interviews: Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised

Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

Join us in our mission to give every young person a great education and real choices in life, irrespective of their background.

Ark Institute is the centre of excellence for professional development for Ark Schools. We design and deliver pioneering development programmes to develop all ~4000 colleagues across the entire organisation. From our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ initial teacher training programme; to our transformative approach to developing teachers and leaders and the central team; to our mission-driven apprenticeship and operations offer as well as delivery of golden thread qualifications. We also work with over 200+ schools nationally via the work of our Teaching School Hub and strategic partnerships.

This is an exciting time to join the Ark Institute team as we expand and grow our work further. We know we can only achieve our mission through the great people who come and work with us. We appreciate the benefits of diversity and recognise the value this brings to our work and encourage and welcome applications from all. This role sits at the heart of our team supporting us to deliver what we do best. We also practice what we preach and so you can be certain that you will receive world-class development to help you progress in your career.

We’re looking for a dynamic Programme Coordinator with proficient project administration and Excel skills to join our Ark Teacher Training team. The role involves ensuring excellence in Initial Teacher Training, Early Career Teacher experiences, and faculty support. It encompasses a broad spectrum, including project and event administration, customer service, technology, and financial administration.

The ideal candidate will find ample opportunities for growth and development in the role, along with the chance to contribute to innovation within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for training logistics and operational support across our Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Teacher Programmes
• Deliver event logistics for programme launches, summer schools, conferences, and training sessions, from planning and preparation through to delivery and evaluation (online and in-person)
• Provide trainee/ECT teachers and mentors with support and information to maximise their programme progress and engagement
• Carry out compliance tasks including tasks to support apprenticeship provider activities and employment checks
• Maintain learning management system areas and create online courses for programmes as designed by curriculum teams
• Work with the ATT Business Manager to process invoices and track expenditure against the ITT and ECT budgets
• Work with partner organisations such as Ambition Institute, Teaching School Hub, partner schools to deliver programmes effectively and meet contractual obligations
• You may be asked to support operational aspects of the delivery work of the wider Ark Institute team as directed by your line manager

Key Requirements:

• Strong project administration or event administration skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills, with specific skill in using Microsoft Office applications (especially excellent Excel skills)
• Excellent communication, writing and editing skills: able to produce clear and insightful communications (both verbal and written)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Excellent organisational skills: can prioritise multiple concurrent projects, tasks and requests and manage work effectively to meet all deadlines
• Strong attention to detail for data entry, compliance tasks and tracking progress

View the full job description and person specification here

About Ark Teacher Training

Launched in 2013, Ark Teacher Training is a programme for committed graduates and career changers who aim to become great teachers. Trainees spend one year in an Ark or partner school – becoming a qualified teacher while learning on the job. With the support of an inspirational group of tutors, coaches and educational experts, the trainees have all the tools they need to perfect their craft. We understand the importance that the first few years of teaching have on a teacher’s future, so that’s why the programme also supports trainees for the following two years through our early career support.

Ark Teacher Training was judged ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2022.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working, with currently two days a week in our state-of-the-art office in West London working alongside colleagues
• Regular social events, monthly free breakfast, and daily fruit
• A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests

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. 

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.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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