Class Teacher

Ark Schools; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Camden Town is looking for an inspirational Class Teacher to enhance students' academic progress and well-being. This role involves being passionate about teaching, building strong relationships with pupils, and delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum. The ideal candidate will be committed to the school's values and have excellent organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

School car park

Collegiate working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in raising attainment in education.
• Commitment to knowing each child as an individual.
• Understanding of the Ark Bentworth values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and support.
• Build strong relationships with pupils.
• Promote the enjoyment and wellbeing of all.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Passionate about personal relationships

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Class Teacher who will be a motivational role model to our pupils to help them make rapid academic progress and enhance their social, emotional and cultural understanding. In this role, you will be part of a committed and caring team to deliver the best possible education and offer wider support to the school community to have a significant impact on our diverse and friendly pupils and families. We reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who has experience of raising attainment
• Be passionate about getting to know every child and use these relationships to offer a caring and personalised approach to learning
• Share the Ark Bentworth values and mission to positively influence our pupils
• Have good communication, organisation and adaptability skills
• A small, intimate and community approach to teaching and leadership
• Extensive professional development opportunities whilst being part of the Ark Schools network, including 10 annual Inset Days
• Being part of a friendly, innovative and collegiate working environment
• Utilising the Ark Curriculum Plus (AC+) partnership to adapt and deliver a knowledge-rich, ambitious and systematic curriculum
• Ark salaries are 2.5% higher than national main pay scales
• An attractive location with good public transport links and a school car park
• A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing of all

About the school and safeguarding

We are a one-form entry school located near White City. Our Victorian building is situated on a quiet road offering an intimate and community-focused teaching experience. We pride ourselves on being a village-like school amongst the residential and commercial developments of the nearby White City. 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.

Our commitment is to know every pupil as an individual, and to foster the principles of team spirit, responsibility, and care for others. We aim to ensure that every child is given equal opportunities to learn and achieve at the highest level. Through high quality teaching and learning our children will develop knowledge and skills giving them independence, resilience and ambition.