Teacher 

Fred Nicholson School, Swaffham, PE37 7BB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 (earlier start date considered)

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  25 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

Teacher  job summary

Tel: 01362 613613

Email: hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk

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

Headteacher: Heidi Philpott 

• Salary – MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance 
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required from January 2027 (earlier start date 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?

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.

Class to be agreed at interview, depending on suitability and experience.

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.

Please contact - hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk for an opportunity to arrange a meeting with Heidi Philpott, Head Teacher, to discuss the role further.  

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:

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Ensure you include a Personal Statement in Section 10 (Supporting Information - 800 words max). Completed forms should be returned to Claire Townly via email - 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:  12 October 2026, 9am

Interview date:  20 October 2026

Fred Nicholson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check

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

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fred Nicholson School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fred-nicholson-school

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