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  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    22 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full-time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

£41,328 - £53,606 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate teacher who believes that curiosity, kindness, and high expectations belong in every classroom. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, as the role offers flexibility to suit the successful candidate’s background.

We are a kind, happy and friendly team based near Kensal Rise station with a wonderful community of parents, staff and children. By joining the team at Franklin, you will be supported by unrivalled training, bespoke coaching and ongoing training from the Ark network of schools to develop yourself as an excellent teacher.

Our ideal candidates will be:

  • Qualified to teach (holds QTS) and work in the UK
  • Enthusiastic and committed
  • Determined to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
  • Always looking to improve their practice and develop in their careers

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for anyqueries, please contact Peter Watkins, Headteacher, on 0208 969 3846.

Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised.

What the school offers its staff

  • Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
  • 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 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.

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.

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About Ark Franklin Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
665 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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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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