Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location: Battersea (6-minutes’ walk from Clapham Junction station).

Salary: Inner London, Ark Main Pay Scale AM1-AM6

Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Leave

Working hours: Full Time

Start date: 01 September 2025

End date: 31st August 2026

Closing date: 5th June 2025

Interview: Week commencing 9th June. Applications will be assessed as received and interviews arranged for shortlisted applicants as these are identified, so early application is recommended.

At Ark John Archer, we are looking to recruit an inspirational Class Teacher (Reception – Year 6), who will be a motivational role model to our pupils to help them make rapid academic progress and enhance their social, emotional and cultural understanding. In this role, you will be part of a committed and caring team to deliver the best possible education and offer wider support to the school community to have significant impact on our diverse and friendly pupils and families. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are also encouraged to apply.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• a genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil.
• a robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and understanding how and when to take appropriate action.
• a belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background and context.
• a professional outlook, detail orientated and able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• the ability to work collaboratively within a team, as well as using own initiative.
• a helpful, positive, patient and caring nature.
• an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
• a flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement.

Benefits:

• Admissions priority for children of schools staff
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

About Us: We are a vibrant and happy community school serving Battersea and Wandsworth. At Ark John Archer Primary Academy we are proud to serve the local community, which is representative of this busy and exciting area in London. Our pupils come from many different backgrounds and cultures; we all learn together, and everyone is valued, supported and encouraged. All staff at Ark John Archer Primary Academy are committed to giving our pupils the very best start in life. We have a clear set of values which underpin this mission. Our values are Respect, Aspiration, Kindness, Community, Resilience and Achievement. You will see these values around our school building and they are woven into teaching and learning. Our values help our pupils to develop as confident learners and to become the best that they can be.

Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement: 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.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.