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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    26 May 2026

Job details

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 ARB is an integral part of our two-form entry school and sits in the heart of our junior site. Our children integrate into mainstream where appropriate.

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. For the right candidate, there may be further leadership opportunities within the school. The interview date is to be confirmed


What the school offers its staff

We are very proud of our school and the opportunities and experiences it can offer to all our children and their families.Our aim is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to enjoy their school life and become the best version of themselves within a supported, vibrant, whole child-centred environment. It is our belief that working closely with families is the key to success and we offer an open-door policy to parents and carers.

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.

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About Penryn Primary Academy

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
354 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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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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