Teacher

Branthwaite Academy, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4SS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Plus £2000.00 BA SEN Allowance (pro rata) on satisfactory completion of probationary period

Teacher job summary

TEACHER

Permanent

Term Time Only + 5 days INSET totalling 39 working weeks

Branthwaite Academy

Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4SS

Salary £32916 FTE Pro Rata

Plus £2000.00 BA SEN Allowance (pro rata) on satisfactory completion of probationary period

Start Date TBC (PAN 74, Mixed 4-19 years)

Due to the continued expansion of our school and growing pupil numbers, we are looking to appoint talented practitioners to join our team. Applications are welcomed from teachers across all sectors, we would particularly welcome applications from secondary teachers already in SEND settings or those considering a move into special education. Whether you already have extensive SEND experience or are looking for a new professional challenge, we offer high-quality CPD, coaching and ongoing support to support successful candidates to develop specialist expertise and make life changing difference to our young people.

We are seeking a committed and attentive Teacher to support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Working under the direction of the Head of School and other professionals, you will help pupils access learning, promote independence, and contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

We offer a supportive team environment and excellent opportunities for training and professional development across our family of special schools.

Branthwaite Academy creates life changing opportunities for autistic children and young people in West Cumberland.

We believe with the right environment, all autistic children have the potential to excel in every aspect of their academic and personal lives, both now and in the future.

We are passionate about our vision to create life changing opportunities for our students.

Our vision is to be a centre of excellence for autism in West Cumberland.

Branthwaite Academy is part of the Eden Academy Trust, a family of special schools working together within one Multi Academy Trust. Through careful and deliberate growth, the Trust has developed a community of schools that collaborate to integrate the best educational and therapeutic practices.

Together, they create an organisation that places children at the heart of everything it does. A place where parents and carers can look to the future with optimism and confidence, and where staff feel their skills and careers are nurtured and developed like nowhere else.

Safeguarding

The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.

Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.

We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.

Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Branthwaite Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 19
• Size: 74 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Branthwaite Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cumbria-academy-for-autism

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