Class Teacher (Fixed Term) - Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Job Description

Class Teacher - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Location:Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Salary From: M1 £32,251 to AU3 £49,232 depending upon experience

Please note pay scales will increase for 25/26

Location:Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4LS

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Interview dates: Arranged as suitable candidates are identified.

Closing date: Friday 7th November 2025

The Role

The children of Ark Ayrton Primary Academy are looking for another great teacher to join our amazing school team.

Ark is a fast-growing education charity committed to giving every child, regardless of their background, the chance to succeed in the career or university of their choice.

Our highly-successful network of 39 schools educates over 27,500 students across Portsmouth, Hastings, Birmingham and London. They are achieving some of the best results in the country despite being largely in areas of historic academic underachievement.

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy is a popular school in the heart of Portsmouth. It has been graded as 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted and as part of the Ark network of schools, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life.

Key Responsibilities

At Ark Ayrton, we support all teachers to be great teachers and to ensure that they provide an outstanding education for all of our children. The successful post holder will:

• Uphold and demonstrate the vision and ethos of the Academy at all times
• Provide a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment for children, where all can thrive
• To take ownership of own development and support the development of others
• To plan and teach effective lessons that engage, motivate and inspire children to achieve
• Regularly assess children and be accountable for their progress and attainment
• Communicate effectively with parents and other stake holders
• To undertake various responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher

We can offer you:

• Our salaries are 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice the number of training days as standard.
• Access to Ark Rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support services.
• Great coaching programme, which is supportive and will develop you to be outstanding!
• Opportunities to visit other practises and learn from a variety of practitioners
• Supportive network of staff around you
• Additional PPA on top of your Statutory allowance for all teaching staff
• Sociable and friendly staff with regular staff socials
• CPD opportunities through the Art Network
• Creative curriculum to engage and motivate children
• Amazing children who are eager to learn, caring and kind
• A chance to make a difference
• A well-resourced school that provides children with an opportunity to excel in all curriculum areas
• Dedicated Pastoral team to provide an additional layer of support for children.
• For Early Career Teachers, we can also offer you an in-depth support programme and experienced mentor

To apply please visit https://arkayrtonprimary.org/jobs/vacancies and complete the online application form. You can download the full job description here.

Please contact Lynda Miller on 023 9282 4828 if you wish to visit our school or if you have any questions regarding this opportunity. If you have any queries relating to your application, please contact l.boxall@arkayrtonprimary.org.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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.

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