English Teacher

Reporting: Assistant Principal for Communications

Location: Brixton, London

Start date: January 2025

Contract: Permanent

Salary: AM1 (37,667) - AM6 (48,857)

Our school

We are delighted that you are interested in the role of English Teacher at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, here in the heart of Brixton. At Ark Evelyn Grace, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.

We intend for Ark Evelyn Grace academy to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.

Our commitment is that we will work tirelessly in teaching, guiding and supporting all our students, so that they may go on to secure a place at a good university and ultimately compete for the very best positions in their chosen career.

The opportunity

As an English Teacher in Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, you will lead, develop, and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding lessons, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment. You will promote outstanding teaching and learning and a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment.

For job description, please click here: Job Description.pdf

We offer

· Salary higher than the national pay scales

· Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education

· Coaching for every Employee

· Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as NPSL

·Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network  

How to apply

Please apply via on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by 31 October 2024 but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

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.