Teacher
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon
- £37,313 - £56,157 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2025
Job overview
We are seeking an exceptional candidate as a Teacher to work in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team and the Principal to embed the school’s vision and develop an outstanding school.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the school. They will be supported in their development and preparation towards additional leadership opportunities. We will provide one-to-one support, coaching and access to extensive network training.
In addition to professional support all employees are eligible for Ark Rewards, a scheme that offers discounts at many retailers and other benefits such as Cycle to Work and the Employee Assistance Programme.
You will:
Have an unwavering determination to deliver excellence for pupils from all starting points
Share the Ark Oval beliefs, vision and mission and be aligned with the Ark six pillars underpinning it
Be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations for every pupil in both academic achievement and personal development
Be committed to continually improving classroom practice and raising attainment
Manage behaviour effectively to create a positive, calm and purposeful climate for learning
Have the drive, skills and resilient character required to help develop an outstanding school
Combine subject matter expertise with a passion for teaching MFL
Be reflective about the Academy and committed to securing its continued development
Value and support practices driving continued progress across the network of Ark schools·
To arrange a confidential conversation with the Principal about this role, please contact: hrovalprimary@arkovalprimary.org
Benefits
Opportunities for career progression.
Admissions priority for children of school’s 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
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.
About Us
We are a multicultural, three form entry Primary School. Through our motto Striving for Excellence, we aim to ensure that children, parents and staff all maximise their full potential. Every day we are committed to embracing our core values and we encourage everyone to be the best that they can possibly be and we support each other every step of the way.
Every day we endeavour to provide everyone at Ark Oval with a rewarding and meaningful experience. We are committed to the highest academic aspirations for all pupils, regardless of background or ability and we have established a caring, family orientated culture. We don’t accept excuses and we don’t make any either. We are willing to do whatever it takes to offer our pupils an exceptional learning environment.
Visit arkovalprimary.org to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.
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About Ark Oval Primary Academy
Ark Oval is a primary academy that opened in 2011, transitioned from the existing Oval Primary School. It is a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children. We aim to offer a great education in a friendly neighbourhood school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils.
Aims, Vision and Values
At Ark Oval Primary Academy we are committed to giving every pupil the skills and knowledge to fulfil their potential and make their dreams reality. Our values embody the SPIRIT of our school.
- Scholarship. We believe we can make our dreams a reality. We strive for excellence and place achievement at the heart of our school.
- Perseverance. We never give up even when we find it difficult. We know that pushing ourselves makes us better and we can always improve and achieve more.
- Integrity. We are honest with ourselves and with each other. We do the right thing.
- Respect. We treat others as we want to be treated. We are responsible for our conduct and our environment.
- Independence. We are secure in who we are and are confident enough to embrace change and challenge.
- Thankfulness. We are thankful for the opportunity to transform our dreams into goals.
Curriculum
Reception pupils follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
We provide a stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment where children will be motivated to communicate, explore and learn independently. A carefully planned range of activities provides a rich, age-appropriate learning experience across the curriculum.
All children need a firm mastery of English and mathematics as early as possible. Our first priority is to build a secure foundation in literacy and numeracy as the basis for all other learning. Pupils are taught to read, write and work with numbers fluently and confidently. Where pupils need extra support it is provided, to ensure that every child reaches and exceeds nationally expected standards.
We provide a rich curriculum, stimulating new interests and enhancing children's learning experiences. We invite professional artists, actors, writers and musicians into school and offer a range of trips and events to stimulate learning and broaden pupils’ interests and experience.
Specialisms
Ark academies have a special focus on mathematics and we invest in attracting and training the best teachers. Ark Oval Primary is developing a distinctive, world-leading maths curriculum based on the Singapore approach. Our aim is to ensure that every child achieves mastery of mathematics concepts, computational skills, problem solving and application of mathematics to daily life activities. Children learn drawing strategies to solve complex problems and build strong links between objects, pictures, and abstract numbers. We teach mathematics topics in depth, so children understand the “how” as well as the “why”.
Ofsted
Ark Oval Primary Academy was inspected by Ofsted in December 2012 and was graded as "good". Read the full report here.
The Ark network
Ark Oval 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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