Class Teacher (Maternity cover)

A rare opportunity has arisen to join our innovative and ambitious teaching team.

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings. It was recently graded as 'outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted and has a proven track record of raising standards for all pupils, particularly our most vulnerable.

As part of the Ark schools network we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great teaching staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.

We are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher for Maternity cover from 1 st January 2018 on a full-time, fixed term basis until 31 st December 2018.

The successful candidate will:

• have qualified teacher status
• be a great classroom practitioner
• care passionately about children, their development and achievements
• be hard working and adaptable to change
• show empathy with children

If you have a passion for education, we can offer you both support and challenge to develop further as a classroom teacher and future leader. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and would like to arrange a visit please contact Mrs E Gasson on , to arrange a visit to the school.

To apply please go to our website via the button below . Alternatively, you may email us a completed application from which can be found on our website.

The closing date for applications is 11 am on Monday 30 th October 2017

If you have any technical queries relating to your application, please contact the recruitment team on .

Location: Hastings
Start date: January 2018
Contract: Fixed Term, full-time or job share considered
Salary: Ark MPS (Outside London) GBP23,486 - GBP34,328, dependent on experience
Closing date: 11 am on Monday 30 th October 2017
Interviews: Friday 3 rd November 2017

Ark Blacklands and Ark Little Ridge Primary Academies are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.