Primary Class Teacher

ARK SCHOOLS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Higher pay scale

Extra CPD days

Pension scheme

Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

Employee support

Job summary

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy in Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated teacher to join from January 2026, with an earlier start possible for the right candidate.

You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, regularly assess pupil progress and collaborate with parents to support learning. The school values high standards, inclusion and a supportive, ambitious team culture.

Ark Ayrton offers strong professional development, a generous benefits package and a welcoming, inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Uphold and demonstrate the vision and ethos of the Academy at all times
• Provide a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment for children, where all can thrive
• To take ownership of own development and support the development of others
• To plan and teach effective lessons that engage, motivate and inspire children to achieve
• Regularly assess children and be accountable for their progress and attainment
• Communicate effectively with parents and other stake holders
• To undertake various responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher

Job description

About The Role

The children of Ark Ayrton Primary Academy are looking for another Great Teacher to join our amazing school team from January 2026, with the possibility of an earlier start date for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

At Ark Ayrton, we support all teachers to be great teachers and to ensure that they provide an outstanding education for all of our children. The successful post holder will:

• Uphold and demonstrate the vision and ethos of the Academy at all times
• Provide a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment for children, where all can thrive
• To take ownership of own development and support the development of others
• To plan and teach effective lessons that engage, motivate and inspire children to achieve
• Regularly assess children and be accountable for their progress and attainment
• Communicate effectively with parents and other stake holders
• To undertake various responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher

Benefits

• Support and challenge to develop you further
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard and comprehensive CPD.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

About Us

Ark Ayrton are a two form entry primary school and nursery, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, close to the sea. We have high expectations of our children and for our children of what they can achieve. Our priorities are to ensure all children are here, safe, happy and learning well at all times.

This means we also have high expectations of ourselves, our parents and carers and the other people who work with us in improving outcomes for our children. We work closely with our partners and challenge each other openly and honestly to be sure we never lose sight of the vision and the job to be done in achieving excellence for all.

We have a strong and dedicated staff team at Ayrton - all ready to provide the best education and environment for the children to thrive in every day. We have a bespoke ‘Horizons’ Curriculum, written by us for our children and we are passionate and relentless in ensuring that there is something for everyone at Ark Ayrton.

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.