Nursery Teacher

We are looking for a passionate Nursery teacher who believes that curiosity, kindness, and high expectations belong in every classroom. Come and join our team at Franklin where you will be supported by unrivalled training, bespoke coaching and ongoing training from the Ark network of schools to develop yourself as an excellent teacher.

You will be joining a school team and a network of school that prioritises two things above all others:

• Exceptionally high ambition for those children with barriers to education, such as background disadvantage or additional educational needs
• A high level of staff training and professional development, at all stages of a teacher’s career

Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we will call candidates to interview early, so early application is advised.

• Enthusiastic and committed
• Determined to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
• Always looking to improve their practice and develop in their careers

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• 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.

We are a three-form entry school committed to serving our diverse population in Kensal Rise. Excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of what we do, enabling every child to fulfil their potential. We are achieving brilliant things, last year our KS2 results were up 21% on the previous year and we have been the most popular school in Brent for the last four years.

The mission for our school is clear and shared by all:

To provide every pupil – regardless of the barriers they face - with a complete education of the very highest standard that ensures that they can have the opportunity to go on to university or pursue the career of their choice, as well as live fulfilling and happy lives.

At Franklin, we believe strongly in a warm and positive climate for learning, established through high quality relationships between adults and children – we ensure that we know every child and what makes them unique. Pupils at Ark Franklin receive a high quality education thanks to our pursuit of excellence, high expectations and an “always learning” attitude among all staff, who prioritise their professional development so that we can give our best to the children.

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.

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.