Class Teacher

(Main Scale/UPS, Fixed Term Contract)

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

1^st January 2020

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 and learning whilst simultaneously reducing teacher workload?

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings.  It has been graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted and has a proven track record of raising standards for its pupils, particularly our most vulnerable. As Hastings has been recognised as an ‘Opportunity Area’, the academy is pivotal in ensuring our children get the best start in life, no matter what their background.

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 seeking to appoint a Class Teacher from January 2020 on a Fixed Term basis, until August 2020.

The successful candidate will:

·         care passionately about children, their growth and achievements;

·         be hard working and adaptable to change;

·         be willing to embrace a culture of self-reflection and development;

·         be aware of the Mathematics Mastery approach to teaching maths;

·         have some experience of teaching phonics, ideally following the RWI programme.

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.

Click the link below to see our school in action and understand its vision and values:

https://vimeo.com/194494393?utm_source=email&utm_medium=vimeo-cliptranscode-201504&utm_campaign=29220

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 38 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 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 13^th November 2019.

Closing date: 13^th November 2019, 9am
Interviews: 18^th November 2019
Salary: £24,982 - £36,870
Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time

Location: Hastings