KS2 Class Teacher

ARK John Archer Primary Academy, London, SW11 2AA

49 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £41,328 - £65,000 per year (MPS-UPS)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire potential. Shape futures. Make a lasting impact.

We’re looking for a passionate and ambitious KS2 Class Teacher to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help pupils achieve excellent outcomes while building their confidence, character and love of learning

You will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching that enables every pupil to succeed
• Create a positive, high-expectation classroom culture
• Plan engaging lessons that challenge and support all learners
• Use assessment to drive progress and improvement
• Work with colleagues and families to support every child’s journey

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is qualified to teach and work in the UK.
• Has successful experience of teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally in Upper KS2 (Year 5 or Year 6).
• Is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives
• Can build strong relationships and create an engaging, inclusive learning environment
• Is reflective, motivated and committed to professional growth
• Shares Ark’s mission to ensure every child has real choices in life regardless of background

What the school offers its staff

At Ark John Archer, you’ll be part of a school that is:

• Vibrant, inclusive and community-focused
• Driven by a belief that every child can achieve, regardless of background
• Supported by the Ark network, with strong collaboration and career progression opportunities

We also offer:

• Twice the standard number of training days
• High-quality professional development and nationally recognised qualifications

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About ARK John Archer Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: ARK John Archer Primary Academy website
• Email address: admin@arkjohnarcher.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-john-archer-primary-academy

Here at Ark John Archer Primary Academy, we aspire for all of our pupils to reach their full potential both academically and socially. With this in mind, we aim to develop highly aspirational, emotionally literate and knowledgeable individuals who have a genuine passion for learning and a positive sense of identity. From Early Years to Year 6, our curriculum should build the foundations on which life-long learners and confident leaders of the future can grow.

Deep rooted within our vision is the need for pupils to be exposed to practical, creative, engaging and challenging opportunities that develop their natural curiosity to learn, broadens their understanding and ‘brings learning to life’. We believe that by working Together as one we can provide our pupils with the strong start to their journey in education that they need, and more importantly, deserve.

Arranging a visit to ARK John Archer Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@arkjohnarcher.org.

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