Primary Teacher (Reception)

ARK UK PROGRAMMES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay

Extra training days

Generous pension

Ark rewards

Interest‑free loans

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Isaac Newton Academy in London is seeking a skilled Primary teacher for Reception. You will join a motivated team, delivering a creative, stimulating curriculum and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

The academy offers opportunities to collaborate with Ark teachers across the network and develop professionally. The ideal candidate is a passionate educator who shows ambition, evidence of raising attainment, and commitment to high expectations in line with Ark’s ethos.

Qualifications

• Our ideal candidate will be a passionate primary teacher and a committed team player.
• Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy and its students can achieve.
• Demonstrate evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence.
• Be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses.
• Have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Reception in a creative and stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Ark network for knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to professional development and reflective practice.

Skills

Reception teaching

Team player

High ambition

Raising attainment

Job description

• About The Role

• We are now seeking a skilled and committed and enthusiastic Primary teacher for Reception. You will join a highly motivated team, committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instilling in our students, a passion for their learning.

  At INA, we are highly ambitious for our students, and our staff are pivotal to our success. As part of the staff team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme. You will be encouraged to be a reflective and open practitioner and be supported by the expertise of the Principal and experienced network colleagues, to develop yourself as an outstanding teacher. You will also have a chance to collaborate with other Ark teachers and leaders across the network, where there are numerous opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise.

  In addition, we offer attractive remuneration, above the national pay scales as well as a range of benefits.

  Our ideal candidate will:
  • be a passionate teacher of primary and a committed team player
  • demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy and its students can achieve
  • demonstrate evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence
  • be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses
  • have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.

• Benefits

• • Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
  • Twice as many training days as standard.
  • 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.

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

• About Us

• Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. We opened in 2012 with our inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. Isaac Newton Academy is an all through school with students from Reception to Year 13. Our mission is –

  striving together to be pioneers whose legacy makes a positive difference for our world.

  The school was founded on the belief that all students can make dramatic progress within the right environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making Isaac Newton a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.

  We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our Big Band ensembles.

  Our school won Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 Shine a Light Awards for its commitment to developing students’ communication skills and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 TES Awards. Our Music Department were recently shortlisted for Excellence in Creative Arts at the TES School Awards 2023.

  Visit isaacnewtonacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us.

  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.