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A welcoming academy on a journey to excellence through innovation

At Ark Swift, our academy vision is "Dream, Believe, Achieve" and we work hard throughout the academy to realise this. We aim to create an inspiring academy environment where pupils are excited to learn and teachers can focus on teaching. We want teachers and pupils to be able to achieve their very best, whilst having the support and guidance necessary to help them accomplish this.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Class teacher, to work alongside dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues and provide additional capacity within our team. We want a teacher who has the skills and desire to develop and nurture every child in their care. You will deliver consistently good teaching and learning in order to help all pupils achieve the best they can. You will act as a role model and strive to inspire a love of learning in all.

Our ideal candidate will:

• be experienced at raising standards in a challenging classroom environment
• have a strong focus on KS1 or Ks2
• have a strong focus on numeracy and literacy
• have experience of reflecting on and improving teaching practice to increase pupil achievement
• have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
• be committed to Ark Swift’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses.

Ark Swift is at an exciting point on its ‘journey to excellence’ and we have ambitious plans to get us there. To do this, we need excellent teachers. We prioritise learning and development and ensure that our staff have access to high quality training and professional development. Staff are given high levels of support and training to ensure they can have the biggest impact possible on our young learners. We provide regular staff workshops during assemblies and weekly twilight training sessions as well as access to a range of additional Ark network training such as the NQT programme and Hub Days with network leads.

Swift has a warm, welcoming environment and there is a strong caring relationship between the staff. The leadership team are understanding and adaptable and are dedicated to enabling all staff and pupils achieve their full potential. We have seen fantastic results since joining the Ark network, as reflected in our recent Ofsted inspection and are excited to continue on this journey to excellence.

"It’s a great place to work, and the leadership really recognise potential. If you work hard, they will give back. You’re recognised as an individual, with individual strengths. It’s a great place to progress, and it’s full of opportunities."

To apply, please complete our online application form by visiting https://goo.gl/yc8REZ. We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis so early applications are encouraged.

Please complete your application by 11am on 5th June 2017. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

If you have any technical difficulties completing your application, please Janice Cocks, Academy Business Manager on 0208 743 2514, j.cocks@arkswiftprimary.org

Closing date: 5th June 2017, 11am
Interview date: W/C 12th June 2017

Ark Swift Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.