Year 6 Class Teacher

Ark Schools; Acton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education charity in Acton is seeking a dedicated Year 6 teacher. The successful candidate will provide outstanding teaching, inspire students, and serve as a role model within a supportive academy network. If you are creative, adventurous, and ambitious with a passion for teaching, this role offers exciting opportunities for career progression and contributions to a vibrant learning community.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Twice as many training days as standard

Generous pension scheme

Gym discounts – offering up to 40%

Qualifications

• An excellent teacher who believes that all pupils can succeed with the right support and care.
• Capable of inspiring learning beyond the classroom.
• Possessing the skills to make a significant difference to children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning in Year 6.
• Help students achieve excellent academic results.
• Serve as a positive role model.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Creativity

Role modeling

Innovation

Ambition

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a teacher who can deliver outstanding teaching and learning in Year 6, helping students achieve excellent academic results and serving as a role‑model that impacts the academy more widely.

What we are looking for

• Looking for a new and exciting challenge?
• Excited by the prospect of helping to continue the development of an outstanding, innovative primary school?
• Desire the opportunity to work within a supportive, positive and friendly team?
• Keen to join a high‑performing and collaborative academy network with many opportunities for career progression?

In addition we expect you to be:

• An excellent teacher who believes that all pupils can succeed with the right support and care.
• Adventurous and creative.
• A positive role model for the pupils in your care.
• Capable of inspiring learning beyond the classroom, ensuring that learning doesn't stop once the school day ends.
• Possessing the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the children.
• Innovative and able to bring new ideas to the classroom and to the school.
• Ambitious and willing to develop in a supportive environment.
• Happy to contribute to the success of this exciting learning community.

About Ark Byron Primary Academy

We are a two‑form entry non‑selective primary school situated at the edge of Acton Park, with a diverse and proud student body celebrating all backgrounds and cultures. We are part of Ark, a leading education charity and one of the country's top‑performing academy operators, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our aim is to set the foundations for a successful life, where pupils can achieve the career of their choice and access enhanced opportunities while also developing the whole child to become caring and considerate, with a true love of learning.

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 a 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.