Primary School Teacher - KS2 Year 6
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon
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Contract type: Full Time
Start Date: As soon as possible but applications for September welcome
Salary: Ark MPS (Outer London) £28, 286 - £39,937, dependent on experience
Contract term: Permanent

Ark Oval Primary Academy is a school that represents our diverse local community which due to its cultural diversity brings a wealth of opportunity to develop and meet our children’s academic and non academic needs, whilst developing ourselves as individuals. Through our motto Striving for Excellence, we aim to ensure that children, parents and staff all maximise their full potential. Every day we are committed to embracing our values and we encourage everyone to be the best that they can possibly be and we all help each other every step of the way.

About ourselves

• We believe in giving everyone at Ark Oval a rewarding and meaningful experience and that comes with looking at innovative ways to improve any challenges that we face.
• Our school is committed to the highest academic aspirations for all students, regardless of background or ability and we have established a caring, family orientated culture.
• We don’t accept excuses and we don’t make any either.
• We are willing to do whatever it takes to offer our student’s an exceptional learning environment.

We are looking for a highly motivated Primary School Teacher/s to join our school. In this role you will ensure high quality teaching and learning, and excellent levels of student progress. You will have experience of establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of children at primary age, and be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses.

In return, you can expect to work with a team of supportive colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

Why Ark Oval - Get on board and make a real difference as we are going places…

• We have a dedicated staff team led by a new Principal, an established leader from another Ark school who joined us in September 2018.
• We are leading Ark Oval from being a good school to being a great school and raising our social profile through Twitter and Facebook.
• As part of Ark we deliver 10 INSET days per year.
• You will be supported by the expertise of the senior leadership team and experienced network colleagues to develop yourself as an excellent teacher and you will have access to unrivalled professional development.
• We also offer attractive remuneration as well as a range of benefits including reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.

If you have the drive, enthusiasm and resilience for a challenging but rewarding new opportunity, then we want to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will:
• be an experienced teacher (desirable)
• be a committed teacher with a focus on achieving excellent student attainment
• demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism
• be skilled at delivering numeracy and literacy
• have the capacity to deliver outstanding teaching
• understand the importance of raising attainment and developing excellence.

If you are considering applying, we would strongly encourage you to visit our school. Please contact Sandra Smithson on 0208 688 3000 or s.smithson@arkovalprimary.org to arrange a visit. We are a 5 minute walk from East Croydon Station.

If you have any queries relating to your application, please also contact: s.smithson@arkovalprimary.org

Ark values diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks