Teacher

Westlea Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7BT

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  5 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS - UPS

Teacher job summary

Westlea is an inspiring, one form, mainstream primary school with a nursery class and a developing special unit provision for children with complex needs.

 

We are looking to appoint a skilled, reflective teacher who will inspire, motivate and challenge; to enable our children to reach their full potential. This is a role in the mainstream part of our inclusive school and we hope to find a teacher with Year 6 experience.

 

We can offer you the opportunity to work with experienced, kind and considerate colleagues and the opportunity to work in a unique school within our successful specialist academy trust.

 

Westlea Primary School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people.

 

If you would like to arrange a visit or an informal chat, please contact our school office. 

Interview: 15.10.2025 or as received

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk or 01793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.

Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles.

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Hours: 32.5 pw per week

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided. 

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

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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 Westlea Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 303 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westlea Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westlea-primary-school-swindon

As a developing Multi Academy Trust, now is an exciting time to join us. Westlea Primary School is a fantastic inclusive mainstream Primary School with the added benefit of an onsite Special Resource Provision (SRP) and Complex Needs Unit.

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