Class Teacher + Year Group Lead

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £41,328 - £53,606 + TLR2a per year (2.5% higher than main payscale)

Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Location: Kensal Rise, North-West London

Closing date: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised.

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

Responsibilities

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 a team of peers to account, enabling the highest levels of behaviour, progress, and attainment for all. You will also maintain oversight of pastoral care within the year group, supporting children and staff with matters related to behaviour, safeguarding, and attendance. The year group will consist of three classes in a Key Stage that suits the experience of the successful applicant.

Ideal Candidate

• Able to demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism for both themselves and their pupils.
• Determined to make a real difference in the lives 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.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Peter Watkins, Headteacher, on 0208 969 3846.

About Us

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.

Our mission: 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.

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. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click the link at http://arkonline.org/diversity.

Safeguarding Statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Applicants 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. 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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