Teacher
Duke of Lancaster School, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ10 days remaining to apply
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 1am
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR
Teacher job summary
Part of Eastern Education Group
Email: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Website: https://easterneducationgroup.ac.uk/send/duke-of-lancaster/
- Salary: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Start date: 1 September 2026
At Duke of Lancaster School, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Teacher to join our team and help create an inspiring, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about making a meaningful difference. You will deliver engaging and accessible lessons that meet the diverse needs of our learners, supporting them to build confidence, independence and a love of learning.
The successful candidate will have experience teaching, with the ability to adapt learning to meet a wide range of needs. A strong understanding of SEND, particularly Autism and communication needs, would be highly beneficial. You will also be confident in assessing, monitoring and reporting on student progress, using EHCP targets and individual learning plans (ILPs) to ensure learning is personalised and progress is effectively tracked.
You will deliver engaging, creative lessons that support students’ intellectual, social and emotional development, using flexible and trauma-informed approaches that enable every learner to succeed.
Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting enrichment activities, celebrating student achievements and helping to create a positive, nurturing school community.
Why join Duke of Lancaster School?
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
- A supportive and collaborative staff team
- A school committed to inclusive education and student wellbeing
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to help young people realise their potential, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.
Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.
As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
How to apply
A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’.
For this vacancy, if you click the ‘Apply for job’ button you will be redirected to our recruitment portal to apply online.
If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 19 June 2026, 8:00am
Interview Date: To be held shortly thereafter
We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.
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.
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- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 100 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
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