Qualified Teacher

Fred Nicholson School, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April and September 2026 start considered

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

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

Qualified Teacher job summary

Tel: 01362 693915

Web: www.frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk

Email: hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk

Headteacher: Heidi Philpott

• Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Roles available from April 2026 (new school site in Swaffham – April and September starts considered)

Outstanding Qualified Teachers required

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 aged 4-18 with a wide range of needs, including low-moderate and severe learning difficulties as well as social interaction and communication difficulties. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan and access to our curriculum that utilises aspects of the National Curriculum adapted to suit the needs of our pupils ranging from early developmental levels through to Functional Skills Entry Level accreditations. 

You will be joining the school at a very exciting time in the school’s history. Our new school offers us modern facilities to meet the needs of our young people. We have specially designed sensory rooms, soft play areas, independence classrooms and bespoke learning spaces.

Please note that from April 2026 we will be offering an Early Years and Key Stage One provision. The teacher vacancies are within our Early Years to Key Stage Three classes, depending on the experience and interests of successful candidates. We welcome applications from teachers who wish to teach an Early Years and Key Stage One curriculum.

Please note: Whilst Fred Nicholson School is currently based in Dereham we will be relocated to Lynn Road, Swaffham in April 2026. 

You will be:

An outstanding practitioner with a background in or strong understanding of the primary curriculum, as cross curriculum planning is at the core of how we work. You will have responsibility for delivering a variety of curriculum subjects and will have a thorough understanding of modifying the curriculum to meet needs. You will also bring an understanding of how important your role will be in preparing our young people for the next stage in their life and what they will need to be successful in doing so.

We are:

A positive and energetic team who believe in problem solving and team work. 

We are committed to you and promote high standards, using holistic and creative strategies to enable pupils to access learning and make progress.

We offer extensive support through the school’s induction programme and our quality CPD opportunities, we have a strong and supportive ECT programme. 

If you have any questions about our school or would like more information on this vacancy please contact Claire Townly, HR Assistant by emailing hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk who will be happy to discuss this with you. 

It is also possible to arrange a meeting with Heidi Philpott, Headteacher to discuss the role further should you wish. We will be happy to show prospective candidates around the school, please contact Claire Townly on the email above to arrange this.

How to Apply:

A Job Description and Person Specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

Please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button to access the online application form. Please complete the Application Form with as much information as possible, ensuring that you include a Personal Statement in Section 10 Supporting Information. 

Please return your completed application form to Claire Townly via email to hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 2 February 2026, 9am

Interview date: w/c 9 February 2026

We will be reviewing applications as they come in, and promising candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.

The Governors at Fred Nicholson School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to providing equal opportunities in employment. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to be DBS checked at the enhanced level.  

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 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 Fred Nicholson School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fred Nicholson School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fred-nicholson-school

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