7 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    20 May 2026 at 1am

  • Date listed

    13 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPR / UPR

Teacher job summary

Part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust


Tel: 01842 753279

Website: https://www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk/


  • Salary – MPR / UPR
  • Permanent
  • Full Time
  • ECTs welcome to apply


"Inspiring Futures – One Classroom at a Time"


Our Story

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.

Norwich Road Academy is a thriving, larger-than-average primary school located in the heart of Thetford, Norfolk. We offer Nursery provision through to Year 6, with excellent facilities including a large sports field, outdoor learning areas, and a dedicated library. We promote strong values, high aspirations, and a supportive learning environment where children are proud of who they are and where they come from. We welcome you to visit and discover what makes our academy a special place to learn and grow. 

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

  • A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
  • High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
  • A highly trained team to support learning.
  • Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
  • Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
  • Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
  • Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Teacher who will inspire every pupil to achieve their full potential. You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, create a positive learning environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider Trust.

About You

  • A degree (or equivalent) and QTS.
  • Proven strategies to support learning for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
  • Creativity and flexibility in your teaching approach.
  • Strong behaviour management skills that build mutual respect.
  • A willingness to embrace technology and new ways of working.
  • A growth mindset and commitment to your own professional learning

Early Career Teachers are welcomed to apply for this post.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to equity, representation and belonging. We value the diversity of our workforce and believe that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our schools and enrich our communities.

We actively welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups, and from candidates who are neurodiverse. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments so that everyone can perform at their best.

We also welcome applications for part-time, flexible and job-share working, where this can be accommodated within the role.


How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply online.

Please review the full job description and person specification and complete the application to show how you meet the essential requirements. We’d also love to hear about your teaching philosophy, what you can bring to the role, and your aspirations for the future.


Closing date:  20 May 2026

Interview date:  TBC


Eastern Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with Children’s Barred List where applicable), satisfactory references and medical clearance.

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.

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About Norwich Road Academy

School type
Academies, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
309 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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