Graduate Co-teacher (fixed-term contract until 22nd July 2022)
Start date: 28th February 2022
Salary: Support Staff Scale 5, Actual salary £17,295 - £18,353 (full time equivalent salary £19,650 - £20,852)
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only
Location: Ark Tindal Primary Academy, Birmingham
Deadline: Monday 31st January at 12 noon
Interviews: TBC
Ofsted: Good with outstanding Early Years and Leadership and Management (2018)
Graduated from university this year? Thinking about a career in teaching? Join Ark Tindal as a Graduate Co-teacher – the perfect start to a successful and rewarding career.
The role of a Graduate Co-teacher is perfect for someone who wants to become a teacher or is considering teaching as a career. It provides a strong foundation for graduates who want to learn how to teach and build transformational relationships with pupils. The role would also support an application to the Ark Teacher Training programme, which has been graded as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. We know that undertaking a year in this role can be immensely beneficial for your teacher training.
Our vision at Ark Tindal is to provide an exceptional education that inspires all children to flourish into confident, successful and well-rounded individuals. We operate a three-teacher model across two classes and have a strong focus on character development and pastoral well-being as well as the academic. We are a small primary school which enables us to know all the children and their families. We offer support to the community, and we hold regular events which enable parents and carers to share in the life of the school and in their children’s learning.
Ark Tindal is a nurturing, exciting and innovative place to learn and to teach. "Team Tindal" is a strong community, and our staff see themselves as one big family. We take staff wellbeing seriously; there are regular staff social activities and individual catch-ups with line managers– we do what we can to support our team. Celebrating success is a big part of our life at Ark Tindal and there is a real culture of praise amongst staff. We are committed to the development of our staff and have an extensive professional development offering which enables us to work to our highest potential.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for graduate co-teachers to join our committed team, making a real impact on the outcomes of our pupils. This is a great opportunity for someone with prior experience of teaching or for someone who is looking for experience before undertaking teacher training. We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm for developing pupils and in return, we can offer support and guidance to develop your skillset for a career in teaching.
Ideal candidates will:
· have experience working with young people or adults in a paid or voluntary capacity
· be able to lead extra-curricular activities
· have a strong academic background in English and Mathematics (at least a C grade at GCSE or equivalent)
· have the desire and enthusiasm to help deliver outstanding teaching, with a view to progressing onto our Teacher Training programme
This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong staff community at Tindal and play a pivotal role making a real impact on the outcomes of our pupils. Visit our website for more information on the school or if you would like to discuss the role before, please contact info@arktindalprimary.org . Further information about the role can be found in the Job description and person specification.pdf.
Please submit your application online by visiting http://arktindalprimary.org/vacancies. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 31st January. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. If you have any difficulty in submitting your application, please contact askhr@arkonline.org.
Please note: this post is for a fixed term contract until 22nd July 2022.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.