£41,328 - £65,000 per year (Ark Main Pay Scale – Ark Upper Pay Scale).
We seek an enthusiastic and ambitious modern foreign languages teacher to join our dynamic and expanding department. We have a well-established languages team and are able to accommodate a Spanish expert, though the ability to teach French at Key Stage 3 would be an advantage as a candidate.
Ark Walworth Academy is a thriving school in the heart of central London. We serve a vibrant, diverse community in Zone 2.
Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full Time. Start date: January 2027.
Benefits: an externally recognised progression route with the support of a nationally recognised network; training and development opportunities; a school community with a genuine family ethos, investing in staff wellbeing with sports and events; a comprehensive support and induction programme for all staff including accommodation in zone 2 available for NQTs and trainees; a dedicated Employee Assistance and benefits package from Ark Rewards.
- Qualified to teach and work in the UK
- Degree educated
- Strong verbal and written command of Spanish with the ability to teach French as Key Stage 3
- Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all pupils in a challenging classroom environment
- Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy
- Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher
- Effective and systematic behaviour management
- Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Advertising end date: 31 Oct 2026.
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.
Ark Walworth Academy, Shorncliffe Road, London SE1 5UJ.