Year 6 Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover) Academic year 25/26

ARK SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Year 6 teacher to join their vibrant primary school in North Kensington. This role offers the opportunity to inspire students and drive achievement at Key Stage 2, all while being supported by unrivaled training and professional development. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential. With a focus on collaboration and community, this position is perfect for passionate educators eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Professional Training Days

Reduced Gym Membership

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Year 6 and a proven track record at KS2.
• Ability to use data for informing teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations to inspire and motivate students.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons aligned to the curriculum.
• Manage behavior to enable students to focus on learning.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Planning

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Year 6 teacher, with a proven track record of success at KS2. The maternity period covers the academic year 2025/26 but an earlier start is possible for the right candidate. Core-subject leaders are encouraged to apply. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. A passionate practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement at KS2 and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the primary classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets.
• Plan and teach well-structured and adapted lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity.
• Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families to ensure progress and outcomes.
• Manage behaviour by helping the students to be ‘ready, respectful and safe’ enabling students to focus on learning.
• Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams.
• Participate actively throughout the network by attending relevant meetings and network-wide training and initiatives.
• Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community.

Benefits:

• You will be supported by unrivalled training and CPD to develop yourself as an outstanding teacher and leader.
• We offer twice the standard number of professional training days, attractive remuneration, above the national pay scales
• Range of benefits including reduced gym membership and retail discounts.
• 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 Arkhere.

About Us

Ark Brunel Primary Academy is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school situated in North Kensington, within easy reach of transport links.

We believe in giving children the very best start in life and work hard to ensure children are given the best possible chances of achieving their potential. We are a Rights Respecting School and believe children should know their rights and responsibilities to be well-rounded citizens and leaders of the future. Furthermore, we are a Read Write Inc school and utilise Ark’s Maths Mastery and Curriculum+ programmes as we aim for children to achieve excellent outcomes through our experience-rich curriculum and our strong school values of honesty, enthusiasm, ambition, resilience and thought.

Supported by a leadership team with a sense of humour, our team works hard to promote achievement for all, promoting excellent communication in collaboration with our dedicated resource base for speech and language. We aim for all students to gain awards and qualifications that reflect their rich and varied interests.

Visit arkbrunelprimary.org/jobsto learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

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 thislink.

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 thislink.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.