Cover Teacher

Location: Kensal Rise, North-West London

Salary: £41,328 - £65,000 per year

Contract: Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027 or sooner

Closing: Thursday 19th November

Are you an ambitious primary teacher looking to broaden your experience across different year groups while accelerating your professional development?

Ark Franklin Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Associate Primary Teacher to join our ambitious and supportive team. This unique role offers the opportunity to teach across the primary phase, working closely with experienced leaders and outstanding practitioners while developing a deep understanding of primary education.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching across the school, supporting leadership release, curriculum development and school improvement initiatives. For the right candidate, there is a clear pathway into a permanent class teacher position as opportunities arise.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS and the right to work in the UK
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child
• Is adaptable and excited by teaching across different year groups
• Is committed to continuous professional development
• Is passionate about making a difference to children's lives

• Salaries 2.5% above the national pay scale
• Twice as many training days as standard
• Exceptional coaching and professional development through the Ark network
• Access to Ark Rewards with discounts at 3,000+ retailers
• Interest-free loans and gym membership discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

You’ll also become part of a welcoming and ambitious school community where colleagues support and inspire one another, collaboration is valued, and everyone shares a commitment to helping every child flourish.

About Ark Franklin

Based in Kensal Rise, Ark Franklin is a thriving three-form entry primary school with a strong reputation for excellence. We are committed to ensuring every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of their background or the barriers they may face.

We pride ourselves on our high expectations, strong relationships, excellent outcomes and a culture where both pupils and staff are always learning.

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.

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