Class Teacher

Ark; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark is seeking passionate teachers to join a friendly and supportive team at their school in Kensal Rise. With opportunities for professional development and attractive remuneration, this role focuses on delivering a high standard of education to all children, aiming to enhance their academic and social success.

Benefits

Reduced gym membership

Retail discounts

Professional development opportunities

Friendly collegiate environment

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism.
• Determined to make a difference in children's lives.
• Willing to improve their practice and develop in their career.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education ensuring children succeed academically and socially.
• Participate in training and coaching to develop as a teacher.

Skills

Ambition

Optimism

Determination

Education

Qualified Teacher Qualification

Job description

About The Role

Start Date:September 2024
Location:Kensal Rise, NW6
Closing date:16 June 10:00

Come and join our team of passionate teachers who want to deliver an education that ensures our children succeed both academically and socially.At Franklin, you will be supported by unrivalled training, weekly coaching and CPD from the Ark network of schools to develop yourself as an excellent teacher.

We offer attractive remuneration above the national pay scales, as well as a range of benefits including reduced gym membership and retail discounts. We are a kind, happy and friendly team based near Kensal Rise station with a wonderful community of parents, staff and children. If you would like to know more, please do get in touch.

Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised.

Our ideal candidates will be:

• Able to demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism for both themselves and their pupils
• Determined to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
• Always looking to improve their practice and develop in their careers

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Peter Watkins, Headteacher, on 0208 969 3846.

Benefits

• A friendly, collegiate working environment
• An exceptional, innovative and experienced staff team
• A broad and ambitious knowledge, vocabulary and culturally rich curriculum
• A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and well-being of all
• An engaged and supportive wider community
• Unrivalled professional development opportunities

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark atarkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

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.

Visit arkfranklinprimary.org/jobsto learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

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 thislink.

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 thislink.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.