Primary Teacher

Ark; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational network seeks Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for schools in Birmingham starting September 2024. Join a supportive environment with training opportunities, career progression, and a commitment to providing excellent education for all children, regardless of background.

Benefits

2.5% above current teacher pay scales

Extensive training opportunities

Career progression options (NPQ or Masters)

Opportunities for enrichment activities

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS before starting.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Complete ECT induction with support from a mentor.
• Provide education to a range of backgrounds.
• Participate in training sessions and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Passion for education

Adaptability

Communication

Education

UK 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 Birmingham school within our network. Salary: From £30,500 to £33,000

Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Birmingham

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?

We offer a well-structured, supportive, and personalised ECT induction, including:

• Support from an in-school mentor and an Ark ECT tutor
• Training sessions both in-person and online to suit your schedule
• Wellbeing prioritised through an additional training module, weekly calls with your ECT tutor, and an employee assistance line available 24/7
• Goals and targets set based on you as an individual in bite-sized chunks, rather than a set programme for everyone

Being part of Ark also means joining a network committed to providing excellent education to all children, regardless of background.

Benefits include:

• Each Ark school has its own character but shares core values
• Ark pay scales – 2.5% above current teacher pay scales for England
• Extensive training opportunities during working hours and additional INSET days, allowing you to choose courses based on your interests and goals
• Career progression options, including NPQ or Masters qualifications
• Opportunities to get involved in Ark Music, Ark Sport, or run your own enrichment activities

Our Birmingham schools include:

• Ark Boulton and Ark St Alban’s (secondary schools)
• Ark Kings and Ark Victoria (all-through schools)
• Ark Tindal Primary Academy

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

Application Process:

• Ark has an ECT Pool to support applicants and provide opportunities across multiple schools
• After submitting your CV, eligible candidates will be contacted for an initial chat about your experience and motivations
• If shortlisted, you will be invited to interview directly with the school and complete an application form
• If your preferred schools are not recruiting currently, your details will be kept in our pool for future vacancies
• Support with interview preparation, lesson planning, and queries will be available throughout

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. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check, and disclosure of criminal history will be considered in context. For more information, please read about Ark’s safer recruitment process.