About The Role

Ark Globe Academy

Primary Class Teacher

It’s an exciting time to join Ark Globe Academy as we strive for excellence.

Our recent success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff and the high aspirations we promote throughout the school.

We are looking to recruit an inspirational and outstanding Primary class teacher to join us in ensuring that our children continue to receive the very best teaching to maximise their potential in the future.

Our ideal candidate will:

be an inspirational and outstanding teacher
demonstrate strong subject knowledge across the Primary curriculum
be highly motivated, innovative and eager to develop themselves
show high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy and its pupils can achieve
be fully committed to Ark Globe’s ethos of high expectations and no excuse

Our Culture Pyramid sets out for students, staff and parents our purpose, our beliefs and our values. This helps to set expectations for learning and behaviour in our daily lives at Ark Globe.

Visit Vision and values | Ark Globe Academy for more details.

It is such a privilege to be part of this community. It’s a group of like-minded adults working together for the common goal: to prepare our students for university and to be leaders in their community." - Staff member at Ark Globe

Our adults at Ark Globe are committed to ensuring that our pupils receive a holistic education and as such are involved in many exciting extra-curricular opportunities such as setting up and coaching a chess club, running a computing club, art club or choir.

Ark is one of the UK's most successful school groups with a network of 39 schools in 4 locations across the country alone, it is an international charity transforming lives through education. As part of the network, our staff can expect:

Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans
Twice as many training days as standard
Support from a network of 39 schools across the UK

Benefits and how to apply

We warmly encourage you to contact our Primary Principal, Samantha Colburn at Ark Globe s.colburn@arkglobe.org who would be pleased to answer any questions you might have, or for a confidential discussion. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school in support of your application, please contact Samantha.

For technical queries relating to your application, please contact the recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or recruitment@arkonline.org

Please submit your application online by visitinghttp://arkglobe.org/

The deadline for applications is on 22 July 2025. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.

Interview schedule

Closing date:	22 July 2025
Shortlisting:	22 July 2025

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

Benefits

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 mixed all-through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.

Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university.

We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide.

Visit arkglobe.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

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. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

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. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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