Class Teacher - Part time (0.4)

Ark Castledown Primary Academy

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 that is continually striving to improve teaching whilst simultaneously reducing teacher workload?

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings. Castledown is in the top 1% of most improved schools in the country.  Outcomes for pupils in EYFS, Phonics, End of KS1 and End of KS2 results exceed the national average.

As Hastings is recognised as an ‘Opportunity Area’, the academy will be 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 Part Time Class Teacher from April 2019 or September 2019 on a 0.4 part-time, permanent basis (2 days per week).

The successful candidate will:

·         care passionately about children, their growth and achievements

·         be hard working and adaptable to change

·         be an excellent team player

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

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.

We strongly encourage you to visit the academy to meet us and find out more about this post.  Please contact Mrs. C. Phillip on 01424 444046 or via email at c.phillip@arkcastledown.org to arrange a visit.

As a teacher at Ark Castledown, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 35 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.  

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Click here to find out more about the benefits of working for Ark Castledown Primary Academy.

Visit our website, www.arkcastledown.org  for more information about our school.

Please submit your application online by visiting http://arkcastledown.org/vacancies  The deadline for applications is 9am on 25^th February 2019.

Closing date: 25^th February 2019, 9am
Interviews: 1^st March 2019
Salary: £24,313 - £35,883 pro rata Ark Main Scale (Outside London)

Actual salary £9,725 - £14,353
Contract: Permanent

Location: Hastings

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.