We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing primary school nationally, receiving a top 10% badge for employee agency in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).
About the role
You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every pupil with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. As an Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher, you will play a vital role in ensuring pupils leave primary school with the knowledge, confidence and character they need to succeed in secondary school and beyond.
We are looking to appoint an inspirational UKS2 teacher who will be a strong role model for our pupils, helping them to make excellent academic progress while also developing their independence, resilience and ambition. You will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that secure strong outcomes, build pupils’ confidence and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who understands the importance of the final years of primary school. You will support pupils to deepen their understanding, strengthen their learning habits and prepare successfully for the next stage of their education. You will also play an important role in the wider life of the school, working closely with colleagues, families and the community to ensure every child is known, supported and challenged.
For suitable candidates, there may be scope for additional subject leadership responsibilities, including a TLR, providing the opportunity to take the next professional step into leadership and contribute to the development of curriculum and teaching across the school.
Early Career Teachers are also encouraged to apply.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning
- Have experience of, or the potential to, raise attainment and secure strong outcomes for pupils
- Be passionate about getting to know every child and using these relationships to provide a caring and personalised approach to learning
- Share Ark Bentworth’s values and mission to positively influence pupils’ lives
- Have strong communication, organisation and adaptability skills
- Be committed to reflection, professional development and working as part of a collaborative team
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact [email protected] and 020 87432527.
Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised.
About our school
Ark Bentworth is a warm, ambitious and community-focused one-form entry primary school located near White City in Zone 2. Well connected by tube and overground links to White City, Wood Lane and Shepherd’s Bush, the school sits in a beautiful Victorian building on a quiet residential road.
Known as a “village school in the big city,” Ark Bentworth offers the best of both worlds: a small, close-knit school community with the opportunities, support and ambition of the wider Ark network. Our size means that staff know pupils and families exceptionally well, relationships are strong, and every child is recognised as an individual.
At Ark Bentworth, we are committed to fostering team spirit, responsibility and care for others. We believe every child deserves equal opportunities to learn, achieve and thrive. Through high-quality teaching and a nurturing school culture, our pupils develop the knowledge, skills and character they need to become confident, independent, determined and ambitious learners.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and caring team where your work will have a visible and lasting impact. As an Upper Key Stage 2 teacher, you will help shape the final stage of pupils’ primary journey, ensuring they are academically prepared, emotionally confident and ready for the opportunities ahead.