Lead Practitioner of MFL

TN United Kingdom; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to join their supportive network of London schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to complete your ECT induction in a nurturing environment, with personalized support from mentors and tutors. You'll engage with a diverse student body, helping to provide excellent education to all children. The organization values wellbeing and professional growth, offering extensive training and career progression opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in education, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Support from in-school mentor

Extensive training during working hours

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing prioritization

24/7 employee assistance line

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS before starting.
• Passion for providing quality education.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their educational journey.
• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Location: Ark Schools Central

Role Type

Teacher

Vacancy Description

To start in September 2024, we are looking for ECTs to join a London school within our network. Salary: From £35,000 To £40,000

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – London

Are you looking for a supportive yet ambitious school to complete your ECT induction?

Do you have a passion for working with a range of backgrounds to provide the best possible education?

In return for your involvement with our students and providing excellent education, we offer a well-structured, supportive, and personalised ECT induction.

Highlights of our ECT induction include:

1. Support from an in-school mentor and an Ark ECT tutor
2. Training sessions both in-person and online to suit your schedule
3. Wellbeing prioritised through additional training, weekly calls with your ECT tutor, and a 24/7 employee assistance line
4. Goals and targets tailored to you as an individual, in manageable chunks

Being part of Ark not only makes you an ECT but also allows you to join us in our mission of providing excellent education to all children, regardless of background.

Benefits of being part of our London schools and wider network include:

1. Each Ark school has its unique character while sharing core values
2. Ark pay scales – 2.5% above current teacher pay scales in England
3. Extensive training during working hours and additional INSET days, with courses tailored to your interests
4. Opportunities for career progression, including NPQ or Masters qualifications
5. Involvement in enrichment and extracurricular activities like Ark Music and Ark Sport
6. Our 27 London Schools: 10 Secondary, 11 Primary, 6 All-through; with a new primary school opening in West London in October 2023, Ark White City Primary Academy
7. EdCity (opening 2024): a development offering housing, a youth zone, adult learning, nursery, and an education hub

Visit our Early Career Teacher (ECT) page to apply with your CV

Application Process

1. Ark maintains an ECT Pool to support applicants and provide options across Ark schools
2. After submitting your CV, eligible candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion about your experience and interests
3. If shortlisted, you will be invited to interview directly with the school, followed by completing an application form
4. If your preferred schools are not recruiting currently, your details will remain in our pool for future vacancies
5. Support with interview prep, lesson planning, and queries will be ongoing

Eligibility Check

• UK QTS – must be obtained before starting
• Right to work in the UK
• All roles subject to an enhanced DBS check

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our rigorous selection process helps ensure suitable applicants are recruited. All employees must undertake an enhanced DBS check and disclose any unspent convictions or cautions, with non-disclosure potentially leading to employment termination. Disclosure of a criminal background does not necessarily disqualify you; it depends on the specifics of the case. For more, please visit Ark’s safer recruitment page.