Teacher

Fred Nicholson School, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JB

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 (Jan 27 considered)

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  13 May 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
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

Teacher job summary

Tel: 01362 693915 

Email: office@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Heidi Philpott

• Salary – MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required from September 2026 (January 2027 considered)

‘Building for Successful Futures’ 



• 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?

We are looking for an outstanding qualified Teacher (class to be agreed at interview, depending on suitability and experience).

Fred Nicholson School is a Complex Needs School for pupils with a wide range of needs, including moderate and severe learning difficulties as well as social interaction and communication difficulties. In April 2026, we expanded to offer provision from Early Years through to Year 13. All pupils have an EHCP and access a curriculum adapted to suit needs ranging from early developmental levels through to KS4 and Post-16 accreditations.

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner with a background in or strong understanding of the EYFS and / or primary curriculum and a passion and desire to work with pupils with SEND. Age and stage class to be agreed at interview, depending on suitability and experience. You will:

• Have a kind, enthusiastic and nurturing approach to teaching
• Be driven to support learning for all pupils, and value planning to ensure progression.
• Understand and value the importance of the class team, deploying colleagues effectively.
• Value functional skills, including literacy, phonics, maths and independence skills.

We Offer:

• A positive and energetic team who believe in problem-solving and teamwork.
• A commitment to your professional development through extensive induction and quality CPD opportunities.
• Supportive ECT programme of support.
• The chance to work in a brand-new, specialised school environment.

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school. To arrange a tour or a meeting with our Headteacher, Heidi Philpott, please contact Claire Townly.

How to apply: 

Ready to take the next step? 

Please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button to download an application form.  

• Personal Statement: Use Section 10 to tell us why you are interested in joining us (800 words max). 
• Send it in: Email your completed form to Claire Townly at - hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk. 

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

Closing date:  15 June 2026, 9am 

Interview date:   w/c  22 June 2026 

 

Fred Nicholson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to be DBS checked.  

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.

About Fred Nicholson School

• School type: Special schools, 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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