Class Teacher + Year Group Lead

About the Role

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

We are looking for a passionate 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. 

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 be developing, leading and holding 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.

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. If you would like to know more, please do get in touch.

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

Our ideal candidates will be: 

• 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

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Peter Watkins, Headteacher, on View phone number on tes.com or email us at View email address on tes.com

Benefits

· 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.

About Us

We are a three-form entry school committed to serving our wonderful community in Kensal Rise. Excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of what we do, enabling every child to fulfil their potential. We have lots of space for outdoor learning and have great passion for many things, particularly academic achievement, a love of reading, outdoor learning, enriching the curriculum and a wide range of sporting opportunities for children.

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.

If our mission resonates with you and you want to be a part of our successful school, please do get in touch to find out more.

Visit  arkfranklinprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. 

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 on this  link .

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. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this  link .

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.