Class Teacher
Ark Oval Primary Academy, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BA17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £38,805 - £58,404 per year
Class Teacher job summary
We are seeking an exceptional candidate as a Teacher to work in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team and the Principal to embed the school’s vision and develop an outstanding school.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the school. They will be supported in their development and preparation towards additional leadership opportunities. We will provide one-to-one support, coaching and access to extensive network training.
In addition to professional support all employees are eligible for Ark Rewards, a scheme that offers discounts at many retailers and other benefits such as Cycle to Work and the Employee Assistance Programme.
You will:
- Have an unwavering determination to deliver excellence for pupils from all starting points
- Share the Ark Oval beliefs, vision and mission and be aligned with the Ark six pillars underpinning it
- Be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations for every pupil in both academic achievement and personal development
- Be committed to continually improving classroom practice and raising attainment
- Manage behaviour effectively to create a positive, calm and purposeful climate for learning
- Have the drive, skills and resilient character required to help develop an outstanding school
- Be reflective about the Academy and committed to securing its continued development
- Value and support practices driving continued progress across the network of Ark schools·
To arrange a confidential conversation with the Principal about this role, please contact: hrovalprimary@arkovalprimary.org
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ark Oval Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 593 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a multicultural, three form entry Primary School situated close to East Croydon Station. Through our motto Striving for Excellence, we aim to ensure that children, parents and staff all maximise their full potential. Every day we are committed to embracing our core values and we encourage everyone to be the best that they can possibly be and we support each other every step of the way.
Every day we endeavour to provide everyone at Ark Oval with a rewarding and meaningful experience. We are committed to the highest academic aspirations for all pupils, regardless of background or ability and we have established a caring, family orientated culture. We don’t accept excuses and we don’t make any either. We are willing to do whatever it takes to offer our pupils an exceptional learning environment.
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