KS2 Class Teacher, ARK SCHOOLS

About The Role

Location:

Battersea (close to Clapham Junction station)

Salary: £41,328 – £65,000 (Ark MPS/UPS)

Start date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching so every pupil can succeed
• Create a positive classroom culture with high expectations
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that support and challenge all learners
• Use assessment effectively to drive progress and improvement
• Work closely with colleagues and families to support pupil development

• Is qualified to teach and work in the UK.
• Has successful experience of teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally in Upper KS2 (Year 5 or Year
  6).
• Is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives
• Can build strong relationships and create an engaging, inclusive learning environment
• Is reflective, motivated and committed to professional growth
• Shares Ark’s mission to ensure every child has real choices in life regardless of background

• Admissions priority for children of school 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.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 before appointment. 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.