Reception Class Teacher
Fixed Term Contract – February 2020 – August 2020
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Are you someone who has high expectations and a desire to improve the life chances of pupils? Do you want to belong to a school which is continually striving to improve teaching whilst simultaneously reducing teacher workload?
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings. It was graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in 2016 and has a proven track record of raising standards for its pupils, particularly our most vulnerable. As Hastings has recently been recognised as an ‘Opportunity Area’, the academy will be pivotal in ensuring our children get the best start in life, no matter what their background.
We are seeking to appoint an EYFS Class Teacher from 24th February 2020 to work full time in one of our 3 reception classes on a fixed term contract expiring 31st August 2020 to cover the maternity leave of an existing staff member.
This is an exciting opportunity for great teachers and NQTs to work at our school. The role would suit an excellent qualified teacher or an NQT who has an interest in working for a successful multi academy trust.
As part of the Ark schools network, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to an excellent education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great teaching staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.
The successful candidate will:
- care passionately about children, their growth and achievements;
- be hard working and adaptable to change;
- be an excellent team player;
- have a secure current working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment procedures;
- be willing to embrace a culture of self-reflection and development.
If you have a passion for education, we can offer you both support and challenge to develop further as a classroom teacher and future leader. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.
Click the link below to see our school in action and understand its vision and values:
We strongly encourage you to visit the academy to meet us and find out more about this post. Please contact Mrs. N. Rankin on 01424 429279 or via email at n.rankin@arkblacklandsprimary.org to arrange a visit.
As a teacher at Ark Blacklands, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 37 schools in 4 locations across the country.
We work hard to recognise hard work
· We strive to recognise your achievements and celebrate your success.
· You will have access to health packages, discounts at major retailers, travel loans and other benefits, through the Ark Rewards scheme.
· We take CPD seriously, which is why we offer twice as many training days as standard.
· We provide an array of development programmes for our staff including our NQT, middle leader and senior leader programmes supplying you with the training and support you need to progress throughout your career. We will support you to become the best you can be.
Click here [NR1] to find out more about the benefits of working for Ark Blacklands Primary Academy.
Visit our website, www.arkblacklandsprimary.org for more information about our school.
Please submit your application online by visiting http://arkblacklandsprimary.org/vacancies The deadline for applications is 9am on 8th November 2019.
Closing date: 8th November 2019, 9am
Interviews: 12th November 2019
Salary: £24,313- £35,883
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract until August 2020
Location: Hastings
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.