Specialist Hub of Inclusive Practice (SHIP) Lead Teacher

Stalham Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9PS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + SEN allowance
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + SEN allowance

Specialist Hub of Inclusive Practice (SHIP) Lead Teacher job summary

Stalham Infant and Junior Schools

Old Yarmouth Rd,

Stalham Green,

Stalham,

Norwich

NR12 9PS

www.stalhamacademy.co.uk

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Vacancy

Specialist Hub of Inclusive Practice (SHIP) Lead Teacher

32.5 Hours per week

MPS/UPS + SEN allowance

Permanent

Start Date - January 2027

Are you passionate about developing leading SEND friendly practice and support to SEND children?

Based at Stalham Infant and Junior Schools we are looking for a Lead Teacher for the schools Specialist Hub of Inclusive Practice (SHIP).

SHIPS are part of Norfolk’s Specialist Resource Base (SRB) programme in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and in line with the School/Academy’s Service Level Agreement with Norfolk County Council.

This role involves maintaining the highest standards of teaching, learning, specialist support and safeguarding for the pupils within the SHIP Base, enabling pupils to make accelerated progress and to meet their special educational needs and managing a staff team of teaching and support staff within the SHIP Base, providing inspirational leadership which enables individuals to operate at their best, supporting their continued professional development in a cycle of continuous improvement. (Please see the job description for further details).

'Valued People, Successful School' is at the core of how we work and approach life at Stalham Infant and Juniors. This is the principle that all in our learning community are to be valued, looked after and supported.

If you want to work with lovely children, a friendly and supportive team, caring families and are wanting to ensure children are supported to achieve their best then we would be delighted to speak with you.

To access the online application you must “submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

To apply please select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.

Closing Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 @ 9am

Interview date: (TBC)

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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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 Stalham Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 217 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stalham Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stalham-academy

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