Principal

Ark Boulton Academy
Principal

Reports to: Regional Executive Principal
Start date: April 2025 or sooner if possible
Location: Golden Hillock Rd, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B11 2QG
Salary: Significant and generous salary, including potential relocation allowance
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: 9am, Monday 4 November
School visits: To be arranged as suitable for the candidate
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 11 November or to be arranged as suitable for the candidate

Ark Boulton Academy seeks to appoint a new Principal with a clear vision to lead the school at this transformational stage of its journey. With strong foundations in place, and a wealth of network and regional support available, this is an exciting opportunity for an incoming principal to nurture Ark Boulton into a truly great school.

Our school:
Ark Boulton Academy is an inclusive six-form entry secondary school, serving 900 students from the local community of Sparkill. Our school has been on a significant journey of improvement over the past eight years, and having recently received positive feedback from Ofsted (June 2024), the school is now on firm foundations and ready to progress towards excellence.

Our team is on a mission to provide a quality education that empowers all individuals to flourish, and we are therefore seeking to appoint a principal with a proven background in securing strong outcomes at scale. We welcome applications from existing principals looking for a new challenge, as well as high potential deputies who would thrive in a collaborative network.

Ark Boulton is part of the Ark network, one of the country's most successful multi-academy trusts. The newly appointed principal will have access to exceptional coaching and training opportunities, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with principal colleagues across Birmingham and our wider network. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Principal and have the support of the Regional Director.

What we offer:

• Influence across network-wide issues through our principal meetings and regional collaboration
• Support from an experienced and supportive Regional Director & Executive Principal
• 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.

How to apply:
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 the Regional Executive Principal, Ela McSorely, on or our or our Head of Talent, Lexy di Marco, on

To apply, please submit an application via the Ark recruitment portal by 9am on Monday 4th November. If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with applying please contact us directly.

For more information about the role, the school and Ark, click here to view the full job pack.

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.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. To read more about Ark's diversity and inclusion statement, please click this link.