Teacher

Dersingham Primary School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6LR

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS

Teacher job summary

Tel: 01485 540308

Email: office@dersingham.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.dersingham.norfolk.sch.uk/

Headteacher – Mrs Zoe Warren

NOR: 210    Age range: Nursery to Year 6

• Salary – MPS
• Permanent
• Full-time 
• Required for September 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher in either KS1 or KS2 to join our vibrant and forward-thinking team.

At Dersingham, we are passionate about providing a broad and balanced curriculum that challenges, inspires, and prepares pupils for the future. Our team plays a vital role in helping children grow into independent, resilient, and reflective learners.

Our school is proud of its inclusive ethos and strong sense of community, and we are looking for someone who shares our values.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds qualified teacher status QTS (or pending qualification)
• Has a strong understanding of the curriculum
• Delivers engaging and well-structured lessons that promote progress
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Is reflective, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are curious and eager to learn.

Come and be part of a school where every day is a chance to inspire, grow, and achieve!

How to apply:

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button or visit - https://www.dersingham.norfolk.sch.uk to download an application pack.

Please submit your application form and covering letter to - office@dersingham.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date:   20 May 2026

Interview date:   21 May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

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.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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 Dersingham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dersingham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dersingham-primary-school

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