Teacher
Ark Oval Primary Academy, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BA7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
20 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 5 days a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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 apositive, calm and purposeful climate for learning
- Have the drive, skills and resilient character required to help develop an outstanding school
- Combine subject matter expertise with a passion for teaching MFL
- 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·
What the school offers its staff
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.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Admissions priority for children of school’s staff
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- 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
Find out more about the benefits of working for Arkhere.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ark Oval Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 595 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ark Oval Primary Academy website
- Email address
- hrovalprimary@arkovalprimary.org
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.
Arranging a visit to Ark Oval Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrovalprimary@arkovalprimary.org.
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