Year 6 Class Teacher

About The RoleScroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity We are looking for a teacher who can deliver outstanding teaching and learning in year 6, and therefore help students achieve excellent academic results and be a role-model that will impact the academy more widely. You will be able to design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate the range of subjects that are available to them. Joining Ark Byron 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: Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Excited by the prospect of helping to continue the development of an outstanding, innovative primary school? Desire the opportunity to work within a supportive, positive and friendly team? 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. 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. 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. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact the school office by emailing or call Benefits 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 Ark at /careers/why-work-with-us/. About Us We are a happy and harmonious primary school situated at the edge of Acton Park. We enjoy maximising this unique location to help our pupils develop an interest in, and respect for, the natural world and the environment. We are a two-form entry non-selective school. The diversity of our student body is a source of pride to us, celebrating all backgrounds and cultures. We have a very strong community and we are proud to be part of Ark – a leading education charity and one of the country’s top-performing academy operators, with a shared mission to transform lives through education. We are committed to providing the best possible education and school community experience. Our aim is to set the foundations for a successful life, where pupils can achieve the career of their choice, and access enhanced opportunities. Whilst we believe in high academic standards, learning at Ark Byron is not simply about academic achievement. We want to develop the whole child to become caring and considerate, with a true love of learning. Visit /jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 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. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. xsabvtc We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.