Graduate Co-Teacher
Ark is a leading London-based education charity with 37 established academies across the country. We aim to run a network of outstanding schools and ensure every child has the opportunity by age 18 to go to university or follow the career of their choice.
Ark Atwood Primary Academy is a non-selective school serving children of all abilities. Our commitment is to know every pupil as an individual, and to foster the principles of team spirit, responsibility and care for others. We work hard to ensure the very best outcomes and life chances for the children.
We are now looking to recruit a Graduate Co-teacher who is committed to providing learning support to pupils and small groups who need it the most. We need exceptional graduates who will be inspirational role models to our pupils and work with both teachers and the wider school community to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make rapid academic progress.
This is a great opportunity for those wishing to pursue a career in primary teaching and could lead to the opportunity of training to be a teacher with the Ark Teacher Training programme www.arkteachertraining.org in 2020/21 – an outstanding teacher training programme.  
Our ideal candidate will:
·         have experience working with young people in a paid or voluntary capacity
·         have a strong academic background in English and Mathematics
·         have the desire and enthusiasm to help deliver outstanding teaching
·         be committed to Ark Atwood’s ethos of high expectations
·         have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils  
In return, we offer a variety of development opportunities including high quality CPD training and Ark network hub days.  In addition, we offer attractive remuneration as well as a range of benefits including reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.
If you share our commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment, then we look forward to hearing from you.
For further information, please visit www.arkatwoodprimary.org  
Closing date:  Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged
Start date:      Flexible
Salary:             Ark Support staff Payscale, Band 4 (Spine point 16) £21,727 pro rata £19,085
Hours:             36 hours per week, term time only (40 weeks)
Contract:        Fixed Term Contract; Contract end date: 31st August 2020.  
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.