Job Description

Excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop a career into teaching.

Opportunity to join an \xe2\x80\x98Outstanding\xe2\x80\x99 all-through academy specialising in mathematics & citizenship.

Start date: October 2023

Salary: \xc2\xa325,762 annum Sc 5 pt 5 (\xc2\xa322,628 actual salary based on 40hrs per week 41 weeks per annum)

Contract: fixed contract to 31/08/2024

Location: Wembley, London

Nearest Tube station: Wembley Park (Jubilee/Metropolitan)

Deadline: 8am on Monday 25 September 2023

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date so early application is advised.

Ofsted: (2022)

Ark Academy is an all-through school based in Wembley, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium, with excellent transport links.

We are currently seeking English and Math\xe2\x80\x99s Graduate Teaching Assistants, who will provide specific and direct support to pupils, ensuring that children make good progress in the curriculum. You will work alongside the English & Maths class teachers to provide in-class support and small-group teaching in Key Stage 3-4.

A calm and patient manner is essential, as is a nurturing approach. A good understanding of the academy\xe2\x80\x99s teaching and learning and behaviour policies are desirable, and specific training will be provided to support you in the role. Liaising with class teachers and the whole school community will all form part of your role.

As a member of Ark Academy you will receive support and professional development geared towards excellence.

Our successful treat student behaviour not as the responsibility of individual teachers, but of the entire school. This ensures as a member of Ark Academy, your time is never wasted dealing with discipline. Our students know what is expected of them, allowing students to focus on learning and our staff to focus on what they do best.

Ark is one of the UK\'s most successful school groups with a network of 35 schools in 4 locations across the country, it is an international charity transforming lives through education. As a central 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 35 schools across the UK

Visit for more information on the school. For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact our Recruitment Manager Denise McKenna on 020 8385 4370 or

Please submit your application online by 8am on Monday 25 September 2023 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role. Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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