Class teacher for ESP complex needs Classroom

Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AU

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  5 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1 - 6

Class teacher for ESP complex needs Classroom job summary

Class teacher for ESP complex needs Classroom

MPS 1 - 6

Full time

Start Date: 13 April 2026 or earlier if possible

Fixed term to 31 August 2026, possible extension subject to funding

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a Class Teacher to work at Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School. We invite applications from enthusiastic, innovative teachers with ambition, who are passionate about delivering outstanding, inspiring lessons and can work as part of a team. Applications from Early Career Teachers welcome.

At Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery we are firmly committed to the development of pupil independence, this is characterised by exceedingly high expectations of pupils and the progress they are expected to make.

You will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect.

Your opportunity

By joining Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils. We can offer you:

•             The chance to work as part of a forward-thinking dynamic team

•             A creative and innovative environment

•             Excellent opportunities for career and professional development

•             A welcoming and supportive staffing body

Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office on 01953 882669 to make arrangements for a call or a visit. 

For more information and to apply, please see our website www.clarioncorvus.org.uk

Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 16 January 2026

Interviews: Friday 23 January 2026

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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 Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 273 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watton-westfield-infant-and-nursery-school

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