Class Teacher

Class Teacher 
Required for September 2026 
Job Reference Code: FET 009/2503
Salary range: MPR - UPR depending on experience
Full time, permanent contract

Victoria Academy is an outstanding school, which is part of Furness Education Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of seven schools including Furness Academy, Walney School and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate, outstanding teacher to teach our children.

Within the school you will find committed teachers with a passion for ensuring the success of our students. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, experienced and hardworking team. If you share these skills and have a desire to make a real difference to young people’s lives then we would welcome your application. We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced individuals.

We are:
•    A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
•    A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
•    A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
•    A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.

We will offer you:
•    An outstanding school.
•    Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards.
•    A forward-thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement.
•    Friendly and experienced staff and Governors.
•    Supportive, continuing professional development.
•    An employee benefit scheme.
•    Opportunities to work across the Trust in different phases to develop practice, share resource and widen experience.

You will:
•    Inspire our young children through a creative and enthusiastic approach.
•    Set high expectations and be committed to high standards of achievement.
•    Have excellent subject knowledge.
•    Provide the best for our children through high quality teaching and learning experiences.
•    Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.

Victoria Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a permanent post.
 
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 15th April 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Interviews: W/C 20th April 2026

Visits to the school are highly recommended and encouraged and can be arranged by phoning Victoria Academy on 01229 870812.

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.