Associate Primary Teacher (Leadership Release & Support)

Ark; Willesden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries 2.5% above national main pay

Twice as many training days as normal

Generous pension scheme

Ark Rewards discounts

Interest-free season ticket/bicycle-lo

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ark Franklin is seeking an Associate Primary Teacher to teach across a range of year groups, working closely with leaders and experienced colleagues while developing a broad understanding of primary practice.

The role will primarily involve releasing senior leaders for leadership responsibilities, curriculum development and school improvement work, with a clear path to a permanent class teacher position as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and have right to work in the UK.
• Experience teaching across multiple year groups is essential.
• Strong commitment to professional development and school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of year groups while supporting senior leaders.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement work.
• Develop into a permanent class teacher position over time.

Skills

Classroom practitioner

Flexible across year groups

Reflective practitioner

Committed to learning

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

About The Role

Start Date: January 2027 or sooner

Interviews: Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis and we may call candidates to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore strongly advised.

Come and join our team at Ark Franklin, where you will benefit from unrivalled training, bespoke coaching and ongoing professional development through the Ark network of schools, helping you develop into an exceptional teacher and future school leader.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our team as an Associate Primary Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to teach across a range of year groups, working closely with leaders and experienced colleagues while developing a broad understanding of primary practice across the school.

The role will primarily involve teaching classes to release senior leaders for leadership responsibilities, curriculum development and school improvement work. It offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across different year groups, learn from outstanding practitioners and play a key role in maintaining high-quality teaching throughout the school.

For the right candidate, there is a clear expectation that this role will develop into a permanent class teacher position as opportunities arise. This is an ideal opportunity for a teacher who wants to develop rapidly and gain experience across the primary phase before moving into a permanent class teacher role.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child.
• Is flexible, adaptable and excited by the opportunity to work across different year groups.
• Is enthusiastic, committed and eager to learn from experienced school leaders.
• Is determined to make a real difference in the lives of children.
• Is reflective and always looking to improve their practice.
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has the right to work in the UK.

Join us and help ensure every child receives an excellent education, every day, in every classroom.

Benefits

Why Join Ark Franklin?

As an Ark Franklin teacher, you will be joining a school and a network that prioritises two things above all else:

• Exceptionally high ambition for children, particularly those facing barriers to education, including disadvantage and additional educational needs.
• Outstanding staff development, with high-quality training and professional learning at every stage of your career.

You’ll also become part of a warm, supportive and ambitious school community where talented colleagues inspire one another, collaboration is valued, and everyone shares a common goal of helping every child flourish. You’ll work alongside experienced leaders and outstanding practitioners, gain valuable experience across multiple year groups to accelerate your development, and benefit from excellent opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• A broad, ambitious and knowledge-rich curriculum that develops children’s vocabulary, confidence and cultural understanding.
• A school that places equal importance on enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for both pupils and staff.
• A highly engaged and supportive parent and wider school community.

Alongside this, you’ll benefit from a fantastic package of rewards and benefits, including:

• Salaries that are 2.5% above the national main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard, providing unrivalled opportunities for professional growth.
• A generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark Rewards, offering discounts and savings at over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans of up to £5,000 for season tickets or bicycle purchases.
• Gym membership discounts of up to 40%.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including free and confidential counselling, legal advice and wellbeing support.

About Us

We are a three-form entry school committed to serving our diverse population in Kensal Rise. Excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of what we do, enabling every child to fulfil their potential. We are achieving brilliant things, last year our KS2 results were up 21% on the previous year and we have been the most popular school in Brent for the last four years.

The mission for our school is clear and shared by all:

To provide every pupil - regardless of the barriers they face - with a complete education of the very highest standard that ensures that they can have the opportunity to go on to university or pursue the career of their choice, as well as live fulfilling and happy lives.

At Franklin, we believe strongly in a warm and positive climate for learning, established through high quality relationships between adults and children - we ensure that we know every child and what makes them unique. Pupils at Ark Franklin receive a high quality education thanks to our pursuit of excellence, high expectations and an "always learning" attitude among all staff, who prioritise their professional development so that we can give our best to the children.

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Safeguarding statement

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.