Class Teacher + Year Group Lead

About The Role

Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Kensal Rise, NW6
Closing date: Rolling

Come and join our team of passionate teachers who want to deliver an education that ensures our children succeed both academically and socially.

As Year Lead, you will be a model of quality and have the chance to have a wider impact in the school and on your team. You will develop, lead and hold to account a team of peers, enabling the highest levels of behaviour, progress and attainment for all. You will also maintain an oversight of pastoral care in the year group, supporting children and staff with matters related to behaviour, safeguarding and attendance. The Year Group will be three classes in a Key Stage that suits the experience of the successful applicant.

At Franklin, you will be supported by unrivalled training, weekly coaching and CPD from the Ark network of schools to develop yourself as an excellent teacher.

We offer attractive remuneration above the national pay scales, as well as a range of benefits including reduced gym membership and retail discounts. We are a kind, happy and friendly team based near Kensal Rise station with a wonderful community of parents, staff and children.

Our Ideal Candidates

• Able to demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism for both themselves and their pupils
• Determined to make a real difference in the life of our children.
• Always looking to improve their practice and develop in their careers

Benefits

• A friendly, collegiate working environment
• An exceptional, innovative and experienced staff team
• A broad and ambitious knowledge, vocabulary and culturally rich curriculum
• A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and well-being of all
• An engaged and supportive wider community
• Unrivalled professional development opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Safeguarding Statement

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.

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