Appointment process
All Board and Committee members are appointed by the Ark Board, our parent charity in their role as sole-member of Ark Schools, on the recommendation of the Ark Schools Board. They will be provided with a structured induction and ongoing one-to-one support. The appointment process will involve the following stages:
- Initial interview with CEO and explore the role and the candidate’s suitability
- Meeting with Chair of Trustees and Risk and Audit Committee member
- Completion of all relevant checks before final appointment, including an enhanced DBS check
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees and volunteers 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 appointment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from appointment – 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.
To apply for this role, please provide the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV. Please label this document ‘CV’ with your name and the role title.
- A supporting statement (maximum two pages) that outlines your interest in this particular organisation and role, and your fit against the essential experience criteria set out in the person specification and role description. Please label this document ‘Supporting Statement’ with your name and the role title.
- A completed diversity monitoring form on the application link.
Please submit your application by 11:59pm Sunday 8th January 2023.
If you would like to know more about the role or selection process, please contact Jon Morrison from our Executive Search partners, Green Park on Jon.Morrison@green-park.co.uk.