KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark MPS/UPS (Outside London) £23,026-£39,204 pro rata for FTC
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2017
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a maternity cover teaching position at our school.
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings. It was recently graded as ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted and has a proven track record of raising standards for all pupils, particularly our most vulnerable.
As part of the Ark schools network we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great 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 KS2 Class Teacher (from 1st September 2017) on a fixed-term basis to provide cover for the maternity leave of the current post-holder.
The successful candidate will:
· have qualified teacher status
· be a great classroom practitioner
· care passionately about children, their development and achievements
· be hard working and adaptable to change
· show empathy with children
If you have a passion for education, we can offer you both support and challenge to develop further as a classroom teacher. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.
By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.
Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and would like to arrange a visit please contact Mrs E Gasson on 01424 429279, or email info@arkblacklandsprimary.org to arrange a visit to the school.
To apply please go to http://arkblacklandsprimary.org/vacancies and download an application form. The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 15th May 2017. If you have any technical queries relating to your application, please contact the recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or at recruitment@arkonline.org.
Location: Hastings
Start date: September 2017
Contract: Fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover
Salary: Ark MPS/UPS (Outside London) £23,026-£39,204 pro
rata for FTC
Closing date: 9 am on Monday 15th May 2017
Interviews: Monday 22nd May 2017
Ark Blacklands and Ark Little Ridge Primary Academies are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
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About Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
- Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
- Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings
- East Sussex
- TN34 2HU
- United Kingdom
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy joined the Ark network in 2014, we are a 3 form entry school, increasing to 90 pupils in each year group, ranging from Early Years and Foundation Stage through to Year 6.
Our vision for our pupils is that every child who attends our school will be academically and socially equipped for success at secondary school and, beyond that, in a career of their choice or university. At Ark Blacklands Primary Academy we have high expectations for all our pupils. We are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to ensure each of our pupils succeeds. To achieve their ambitious goals, our pupils and staff work hard and have high aspirations.
Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide the very best care they can for them. The school has put staff development at the heart of its school improvement, ensuring that all staff have the support, training and opportunities they need to develop. We work closely with our Ark colleagues at Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy to share best practice and strive for academic excellence together. We offer our staff at Ark Blacklands twice as many training days as standard and teachers are actively encouraged to participate in training programmes to further their career.
As a school, our focus is always on the best possible outcomes for our young people. That is why we are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that teachers can concentrate on teaching and students on learning. This includes a rigorous behaviour policy.
Curriculum
A strong command of English and maths is vital for success across the whole curriculum. We prioritise these subjects and dedicate extra time to them so that pupils are confident and have the strong foundations they need to succeed.
Ofsted
We were graded "outstanding" in all areas by Ofsted in 2016. Read more about Ofsted's observations or see the the full report.
The Ark network
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 38 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.
Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/
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