Associate Primary Teacher (Leadership Release & Support)

Ark Franklin Primary Academy, London, NW6 6HJ

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  january 2027 or sooner

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  26 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £41,328 - £65,000 per year

Associate Primary Teacher (Leadership Release & Support) job summary

Start Date: January 2027 or sooner
 
Interviews: Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis and we may call candidates to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore strongly advised.
 
Come and join our team at Ark Franklin, where you will benefit from unrivalled training, bespoke coaching and ongoing professional development through the Ark network of schools, helping you develop into an exceptional teacher and future school leader.
 
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our team as an Associate Primary Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to teach across a range of year groups, working closely with leaders and experienced colleagues while developing a broad understanding of primary practice across the school.
 
The role will primarily involve teaching classes to release senior leaders for leadership responsibilities, curriculum development and school improvement work. It offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across different year groups, learn from outstanding practitioners and play a key role in maintaining high-quality teaching throughout the school.
 
For the right candidate, there is a clear expectation that this role will develop into a permanent class teacher position as opportunities arise. This is an ideal opportunity for a teacher who wants to develop rapidly and gain experience across the primary phase before moving into a permanent class teacher role.
 
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child.
• Is flexible, adaptable and excited by the opportunity to work across different year groups.
• Is enthusiastic, committed and eager to learn from experienced school leaders.
• Is determined to make a real difference in the lives of children.
• Is reflective and always looking to improve their practice.
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has the right to work in the UK.
 
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Peter Watkins, Executive Headteacher, on 0208 969 3846 or email info@arkfranklinprimary.org.
 
Join us and help ensure every child receives an excellent education, every day, in every classroom.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ark Franklin Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 663 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark Franklin Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-franklin-primary-academy

We are a large, three form entry in the heart of Queens Park, North West London. Our aim is to offer a consistently excellent education to our children. We are proud that our curriculum is rich in knowledge, culture, vocabulary and is implemented in a nurturing environment that invests much in social and emotional capital, enabling all to thrive. In addition, we aim to achieve real equity and equality of opportunity for everyone, thus equipping Ark Franklin alumni with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the world confidently and successfully beyond our gates.

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