Ark Schools |

Ark is an education charity working to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life.

Our network of 48 schools serves 34,000 students in communities across Birmingham, Hastings, London, Pontefract, Portsmouth. With our teacher training programme, we also partner with schools in Tunbridge Wells and Milton Keynes, so you can pick the area you want to be based. 

We know that having great teachers gives students real choices in life which is key to our mission. By helping pupils understand a challenging concept, discover an interest or grow in confidence, you can contribute to opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.

Train in a school from day one

Ark Teacher Training is an “Outstanding” Initial Teacher Training programme for graduates and career changers.

You’ll be based in a school from September 2027, learning from experienced teachers and leaders while seeing how teaching works in practice.

Across the academic year, you’ll follow your pupils’ progress while developing your own skills. You’ll see how understanding builds over time—and how your growing confidence as a teacher can help pupils develop theirs.

For maths and science trainees, that means learning to turn subject knowledge into lessons that help young people tackle difficult ideas, ask questions and discover what they can achieve.

At Ark, professional learning is not limited to your first year.

Across our network, we provide ongoing training and development, opportunities to keep learning, and support from colleagues who share a commitment to education.

Early career development

Ark also offers a supportive two-year Early Career Teacher programme, drawing on its expertise in teacher training and development to support teachers during these important first years.

Continued classroom development

For classroom teachers within Ark, high-quality professional learning and development remain a priority throughout their careers.

Our aim is to help teachers keep developing their practice—not simply complete their initial training.

For this recruitment campaign, explore teacher-training opportunities in:

• London
• Birmingham
• Milton Keynes
• Tunbridge Wells
• Portsmouth
• Hastings
• Pontefract
• Isle of Wight

Check individual listings for the subjects, schools and training opportunities available in each location.

Interested in teaching another secondary subject? Explore Ark’s wider training offer alongside our maths and science opportunities. We also offer primary places which will open in February 2027.

Before applying, check the full information for your chosen route, including:

• The qualifications and subject background required.
• Deciding where you want to be based in the UK
• The qualification awarded and programme structure.
• Any fees and the funding available to eligible applicants.
• The relevant visa requirements.
• The application and selection process.

For secondary routes, relevant A-level or degree study forms part of the subject-background considerations. This does not replace the programme’s full entry requirements.