Early Career Teacher
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark MPS 1or 2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 5 May 2023
Job overview
Job Title: Ark Oval Primary Academy Early Career Teacher
Location: East Croydon – Five-minute walk from East Croydon station
Contract: Full-time hours, permanent contract.
Start date: September 2023
Salary: Ark MPS 1or 2
Closing date: 05 May 2023
(Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response).
Opportunity for an exceptional candidate to be an Early Career Teacher in our vibrant primary school in the heart of East Croydon.
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a school that represents our local community which due to its cultural diversity brings a wealth of opportunity to develop and meet our children’s academic and non- academic needs, whilst also developing ourselves as individuals. 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 all help each other every step of the way.
The role
We are seeking an exceptional candidate as an Early Career 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
· 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
For further information refer to the full job description and person specification.
Ark Oval Primary Academy is part of Ark, one of the UK’s most successful school groups, with a network of 39 schools in 4 locations across the country.
As a proud member of the network, we offer:
· Twice as many training days as standard
· Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
· Coaching for every teacher
· Protected co-planning and department meeting time
· Access to the high-quality, regular professional development
· Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
How to apply:
Please go to https://arkovalprimary.org/vacancies
For more information about our school, please visit: https://arkovalprimary.org/
To arrange a confidential conversation with the Principal about this role, please contact: hrovalprimary@arkovalprimary.org
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.
Attached documents
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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