Primary Class Teacher
Ark Priory Primary Academy, London, W3 8NR13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,667 - £48,857 (ARK MAIN PAY SCALE 1-6)
Primary Class Teacher job summary
Class Teacher
Explore, Endeavour and Excel in an outstanding Ark School in West London
Start date: January 2025 (fixed term to cover maternity leave)
Salary: £37,667-£48,857 depending on experience, Ark MPS (Inner London). We welcome applications from experienced teachers who are interested in subject responsibility and ECTs.
Location: Acton, London
Nearest Tube station: Acton Town
Nearest Overground station: Acton Central
Deadline: noon on 11th October 2024
Interview date: From 14th October 2024
Ofsted: Outstanding – all areas
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged; to arrange, please call Ms Barre on 020 3110 0717
Ark Priory admitted its first two reception and nursery classes (90 pupils) in September 2013 and in 2019/2020, we had our first cohort of Year 6 pupils. It is a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. It offers an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for its pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. Ark Priory had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2015).
Our mission, to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice, is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of ‘Explore, Endeavour and Excel’ – today we lay the foundations for tomorrow’s success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our ‘Ark Priory child’.
Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated.
Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path.
As an experienced teacher, are you:
Ø Looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Ø Strong understanding of KS2 curriculum
Ø Excited by the prospect of helping to continue the development of an outstanding, innovative primary school?
Ø Desire the opportunity to work in supportive, positive and friendly team?
Ø Keen to join a high performing and collaborative academy network with many opportunities for career progression?
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to our future success and be part of children’s development at a crucial time in their life, we would love to hear from you. Please see our website to find out more.
Our ideal candidate will:
- be an excellent teacher who believes that all pupils can succeed with the right support and care,
- strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum
- have KS2 experience
- be adventurous and creative,
- be a positive role model for the pupils in their care,
- be able to inspire learning beyond the classroom, ensuring that learning doesn’t stop once the school day ends,
· possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the children,
· be innovative and bring new ideas to the classrooms, and the school
· be ambitious and want to develop in a supportive environment,
· be happy to contribute to the success of this exciting learning community.
Applications must be made by noon on 11th October 2024. We will review applications as we receive them and may contact applicants before the closing date.
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For more information about the role, click here for the Job Description.
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 are not accepted.
About Ark Priory Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 461 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ark Priory Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
Ark Priory Primary Academy is a two form entry primary school that opened in September 2013. Ark Priory, rated “outstanding” by Ofsted in June 2015 has exceeded national results in KS1 assessments consistently. The academy phonics programme is a particular strength with 100% pass rates in year 1 for three years running. This is not, however, at the expense of a broad and rich curriculum with the academy being a STEM partner school for the Enthuse award and currently working towards the Artsmark for excellence in music, art and drama. This is emphasised by the academies 4 p.m. finish time allowing children the space to consolidate outstanding academic foundations as well as flourish as informed and well-rounded individuals.
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