Teaching Assistant

Ark; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Soane Academy is seeking a Teacher of History to join their exceptional team. The role focuses on developing a transformational school and requires a strong commitment to student excellence along with collaboration in a growing and supportive environment. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including NQTs, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Coaching and mentoring for staff development

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering excellence for students.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• Drive, resilience, and skills to help develop a new school.

Responsibilities

• Join a strong history department to shape history provision.
• Support students' personal development and drive academic achievement.
• Collaborate with staff to develop a positive learning environment.

Skills

Commitment to excellence

Behaviour management

Subject expertise

Reflective practice

Job description

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Location: Ark Soane Academy Role Type: Teacher
Vacancy Description: We are recruiting an exceptional team of staff to support the next stage of development of a genuinely transformational school. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the highest expectations of student effort and conduct, and do so with kindness and warmth.
Salary Range: From £37,667 to £59,242

Ark Soane Academy

Position: Teacher of History

Location: Acton, West London - a five-minute walk from Acton Town tube station

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time

Start date: September 2024

Closing date: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

About the role:

We are seeking an exceptional team member to support the development of a transformational school. The successful candidate will join a strong history department, working collaboratively to shape history provision, embed the school vision, and develop an outstanding school that empowers students to take responsibility and drive their own destiny.

This role offers opportunities for growth within the school. We support staff development and preparation for future roles through one-to-one coaching, mentoring, and extensive training. Teaching experience is not essential; applications from NQTs and experienced teachers are welcome.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Have a strong commitment to delivering excellence for students from all backgrounds
• Share Ark Soane's beliefs, vision, and mission, aligned with the Ark six pillars
• Be committed to high expectations in both academic achievement and personal development
• Continuously improve classroom practice and raise attainment
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a positive learning environment
• Possess the drive, resilience, and skills to help develop a new school
• Combine subject expertise with a passion for teaching
• Be reflective and committed to the school's ongoing development
• Support practices that drive progress across the Ark network

Full vacancy details are available in the job pack: teacher of history.pdf

About our school:

Ark Soane Academy is a new, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school opened in Ealing in September 2021. We offer a challenging curriculum in a calm environment, emphasizing outstanding teaching, behaviour, kindness, and respect.

As part of Ark, a leading UK school group with 39 schools nationwide, our school started with 180 students and now has 540 in Years 7-9, with plans to grow to full capacity by 2028. We recently moved into a new building, providing a unique opportunity to join a thriving, collaborative, and ambitious team committed to student success.