ARK Schools - Benefits

We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting excellent staff within the network. Alongside our continued focus on professional development through the Summit, Hub Days and the Training Menu we also offer a variety of other benefits. These benefits have been chosen to help our employees develop professionally, plan their finances and look after their wellbeing.

MA bursary - ARK Schools offers teaching staff the opportunity to further their knowledge and understanding of education through a subsidised part-time MA at King’s The MA bursary covers the majority of the circa £4,000 course fee, with teachers expected to contribute just £1,000.

ARK Rewards – ARK Schools has a discount scheme for all employees. Employees can access up to £1,000 in savings a year from over 3,000 major retailers, receive up to 40% discounts at a wide variety of gyms and sign up for a money back healthcare programme.

Discounts – Save up to £1,000 a year through store discount cards, or cashback with online shopping.

GymFlex – Save up to 40% at your local gym.

Healthcare – This low cost plan gives you money back towards the cost of your optical bills, dental costs and consultations.

Interest Free Loans – ARK Schools offers employees up to £5,000 in interest free loans for season ticket or bicycle purchases.

Childcare Vouchers – All employees are eligible for tax free childcare vouchers as part of a salary sacrifice scheme.

International development opportunities – In spring 2011 the mathematics leads from across the network visited Singapore in order to examine and share best practice. There have also been on several other trips this year – the staff from King Solomon Academy visited the best charter schools in New York and the primary leaders from across the network also visited various charter schools in New Orleans. For further information please speak to your Principal.

Suggest a Candidate Scheme – ARK Schools rewards employees for nominating candidates who are successful in being offered (and accepting) a role in an ARK School.