At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 6 pupils, lead small group work, and deliver targeted interventions.
- Company: Ark White City is a newly opened primary school in White City, established in September 2023.
- Benefits: Salaries 2.5% higher than the main pay scale, generous pension scheme, and gym discounts up to 40%.
- Other info: The role starts in September 2026 and focuses on supporting pupils' final year of primary education.
- Why this job: An excellent opportunity for graduates aiming for future teacher training roles.
- Qualifications: Ambitious graduates interested in teaching and learning with a commitment to student success.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Ark White City is looking for an ambitious and committed Graduate Co Teacher to join our team for one year from September 2026. This role will be based primarily in Year 6, supporting pupils in the final year of the primary curriculum and helping them to secure the knowledge, confidence and learning habits they need for secondary school.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is interested in developing their understanding of teaching and learning, and who may wish to move on to a teacher training programme in the future. Historically, colleagues in similar roles have used this experience as a successful pathway into teacher training and future teaching roles.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and leaders to support learning in class, lead small group work, deliver targeted interventions and help pupils make strong academic progress. They will develop a detailed understanding of the curriculum, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics, and will learn how excellent teaching, strong routines, precise feedback and high expectations help children succeed.
At Ark White City, we are committed to providing every pupil, regardless of background, with an excellent education and real choices in life. The Graduate Teaching Assistant will play an important role in this mission by supporting pupils to feel safe, known, challenged and successful.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact info@arkwhitecity.org, 020 8161 9300.
Benefits:
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- 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 primary school and nursery offering a great education for local children of White City. Our school opened in September 2023, bringing together Ark Swift Primary Academy and Ark Burlington Danes Primary Academy to create one, two‑form entry school. Our new school is a brand‑new purpose‑built and modern building on the new EdCity site in the heart of White City. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities including a roof terrace with growing gardens for each year group, a space for outside lessons and a high‑quality playground area. It also has a multi‑purpose cooking, DT, science and art room and a sensory room. The school has been designed with extra wide learning corridors which can be used as flexible breakout spaces from the classrooms.
Guided by our values of Excellence, Friendship, Courage and Determination, Ark White City Primary Academy strives to build a community committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our values are important to us and we will ensure that we promote them and recognise where others ‘live the Ark White City Primary Academy values’.
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.
Graduate Co Teacher employer: ARK
Ark White City offers a modern, purpose-built facility with state-of-the-art resources for local children. Employees benefit from a generous pension scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. The school promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all staff and students.
