DT Teacher
Fred Nicholson School, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JB21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 1am
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Design and technology, Art and design, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
+ SEN allowance
DT Teacher job summary
Tel: 01760 613613
Email: hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk
Headteacher: Heidi Philpott
- Salary – MPS / UPS + SEN allowance
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Required for September 2026
‘Building for Successful Futures’
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding qualified DT Teacher (with Art & Food Tech oversight).
- Are you looking to make a difference to young people’s lives by being part of an innovative, nurturing team that focuses on the whole child?
- Can you create an inspirational learning environment that supports pupils to feel confident to engage, achieve and succeed?
- Do you have the enthusiasm and commitment to support young people to achieve their and your full potential?
Fred Nicholson School is a Complex Needs School for pupils with a wide range of needs, including moderate and severe learning difficulties as well as social interaction and communication difficulties. In April 2026, we expanded to offer provision from Early Years through to Year 13. All pupils have an EHCP and access a curriculum adapted to suit needs ranging from early developmental levels through to KS4 and Post-16 accreditations.
The Role
We are seeking a specialist to lead and deliver our Design & Technology, Art, and Food Technology provision. You will be:
- An outstanding practitioner with a thorough understanding of modifying the curriculum to meet different learning needs.
- Responsible for managing a safe, inspirational workshop and kitchen environment.
- Experienced in or knowledgeable of entry-level qualifications, such as Arts Award, to celebrate pupil achievement.
- A collaborative team player, working with our multidisciplinary team to prepare young people for the next stage of their lives.
- Technically Qualified: You must hold the relevant DT teacher training and certifications required to operate specialist equipment and write robust risk assessments.
We Offer:
- A positive and energetic team who believe in problem-solving and teamwork.
- A commitment to your professional development through extensive induction and quality CPD opportunities.
- The chance to work in a brand-new, specialised school environment.
We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school. To arrange a tour or a meeting with our Headteacher, Heidi Philpott, please contact Claire Townly.
How to apply:
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Ensure you include a Personal Statement in Section 10 (Supporting Information - 800 words max).
Completed forms should be returned to Claire Townly - hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk.
NB - We will be reviewing applications as they come in, and promising candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.
Closing date: 13 May 2026, 9am
Interview date: w/c 18 May 2026
Fred Nicholson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Fred Nicholson School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Fred Nicholson School website
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