Subject Specialist Primary Teacher – English (Middle Leadership) 
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy 

Our commitment is to know every pupil as an individual, and to foster the principles of team spirit, responsibility and care for others. We aim high and last year, Ark Bentworth was judged good in all areas by Ofsted.  In 2016, we were also the most improved school in the tri-borough and in the top 2% of the most improved primary schools in London. 

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. 

We are looking to recruit a Subject Specialist in English to teach year 5 and 6.   You will teach reading, writing and humanities.  You will have a passion to inspire and will do whatever it takes to achieve success.  For the right candidate, there is also an opportunity to lead writing across the academy. 

Ideal candidates will: 
* have a specialism in English 
* have experience of teaching to a high standard 
* have experience of raising attainment and developing excellence 
* be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses 
* have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils   

As a teacher at Ark Bentworth, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK’s most successful multi-academy networks of 37 schools in 4 locations across the country. 

* 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 strongly encourage you to visit the academy to meet us and find out more about our school.  Please contact Nicola Summers on 020 8743 2527 or via email at n.summers@arkbentworthprimary.org We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so early applications are advised. 

Closing date:           11am Friday 22nd  November 2019 
Interview date:       w/c 26th November 2019 
Start date:                 January 2020               
Salary:                        Ark Upper Pay Scale 1-5 (Inner London)  
                                       (TLR available for the right candidate) 
Location:                  White City, West London 

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check  

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