RE Teacher ; Maternity Cover

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will:

• be passionate about teaching RE and committed to achieving excellent results for their students
• demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy and its students can achieve
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students
• be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• 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.

As an RE teacher at Ark All Saints you will have an important role in delivering exceptional RE teaching across the academy. You will be part of a small, high performing RE department, planning and delivering high quality lessons with a commitment to achieving excellent results for your students. You will cultivate and deepen their love for the subject and their curiosity to learn.

You will benefit from regular line management by the academy’s Principal, targeted professional development for all teachers through Working Together Wednesdays
, and robust support from the Senior Leadership team.

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 depends upon the nature of the offence(s).