ARB Teacher

Penryn Primary Academy, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026.

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-UPS1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspiring and motivated teacher with a particular passion for special educational needs? Do you want to be part of a committed, dynamic team who are constantly improving their professional practice?

We are looking to appoint a full time, permanent teacher for our Area Resource Base which caters for thirteen children (aged from 4-11) with severe and complex learning needs including ASD, speech and language difficulties, physical disabilities and global development delay. This is due to the expansion of our outstanding provision.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the teaching and learning within the ARB on a day-to-day basis, as well as managing and developing the highly skilled support team, which consists of two HLTAs and several teaching assistants. The post will suit a teacher experienced in teaching children with complex learning needs, and who is able to maintain positive and warm relationships with children in challenging situations.The successful applicant will be highly organised and motivated to make a difference to the life chances of some of our most vulnerable children. They will be an effective team leader, eager and willing to play an active role in the life of our school. As part of the recruitment process, where possible, we hope to visit potential candidates in their current settings. We also welcome and encourage visits to our school and phone calls to discuss the role further.

What the school offers its staff

Penryn Primary Academy is a member of Aspire Multi Academy Trust. The Aspire Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust comprising 36 primary academies, and 20 nurseries, across Cornwall.

For the right candidate, there may be further leadership opportunities within the school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Penryn Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Penryn Primary Academy website
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penryn-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Penryn Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@aspireacademytrust.org.

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