Teacher

Class Teacher

Ark Franklin Primary Academy · London · Brent

Job description

We are looking for a passionate teacher who believes that curiosity, kindness, and high expectations belong in every classroom. Come and join our team at Franklin where 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.

As a Class Teacher at Ark Franklin, you will be joining a school team and a network of school that prioritises two things above all others:

Exceptionally high ambition for those children with barriers to education, such as background disadvantage or additional educational needs
A high level of staff training and professional development, at all stages of a teacher’s career

Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we will call candidates to interview early, so early application is advised.

Our ideal candidates will be:

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 any queries, please contact Peter Watkins, Headteacher, on 0208 969 3846 or email us at info@arkfranklinprimary.org

Benefits

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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

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About this school

Ark Franklin Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated

Pupils: 665
Avg teacher salary: £50,007
Pupil:teacher ratio: 25.2:1
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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