Trainee SHIP Teacher
Redcastle Family School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3PU18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 1am
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS
Additional allowances
SEN Point
Trainee SHIP Teacher job summary
Tel: 01842 752239
Email: office@rfs.norfolk.sch.uk
- Salary – MPS + SEN point
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Required for 1 September 2026
Redcastle Family School, in partnership with the local authority successfully opened our Specialist Hub of Inclusive Practice (SHIP) to children with moderate learning difficulties in 2024 as part of our commitment to support the needs of SEND children across Thetford and the local area.
The base compromise’s of three class spaces, a sensory room, and multiple break out spaces. We work closely with the mainstream and our ASD SRB to provide an integrated model of learning which has been identified as a model of good practice
We are looking to appoint a teacher who would like to develop a career path in SEND teaching. Therefore, both experienced practitioners and those eager to develop these skills, including ECT’s, are welcome to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to have a significant impact on outcomes for children, while developing your own practice through nationally recognised professional development.
Redcastle Family School supports a thriving community within Thetford. We are a school that puts children at the heart of everything that we do and takes pride in the reward that comes from seeing the progress that children make by delivering a quality education through a tailor made curriculum.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and confident in providing a high quality education and a willingness to develop new ideas. An understanding of all age phases curriculum is essential.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and learning:
- Has high expectations
- Is able to make suitable plans for a child’s needs by interpreting both how they present as well as specific assessments and knowledge of their specific needs.
- Encourages children to develop in all aspects of their learning, including both socially and emotionally, promoting the school’s nurturing ethos.
- Appreciates the need to work as a team to face challenges together
- Has the ability to reflect on and develop their classroom practice
- Has an excellent understanding of the primary curriculum
In return, we can offer you:
- A supportive working environment that is thriving.
- Experienced and extensive mentoring and support.
- Comprehensive package of training & CPD
- Innovative ways to manage teacher workload.
- A Good School (OFSTED November 2022)
- Excellent standards for behaviour.
- Enhanced systems to support teachers with the learning of children with SEND.
- Enthusiastic, happy and rewarding children, who are eager to learn.
- Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement.
- An opportunity to be innovative and creative.
Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange prior to the closing date.
How to apply
A job description/person specification are available from ‘Attachments’.
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Alternatively, these are available on the school website.
Completed forms should be returned to – office@rfs.norfolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 15 May 2026
Interview date: w/c 18 May 2026
Redcastle Family School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and expects all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Redcastle Family School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 269 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Redcastle Family School website
Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Redcastle Family School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, committed and ambitious individual. This is an exciting opportunity to have a significant and real impact on outcomes for children.
Redcastle Family School supports a thriving community within Thetford. We are a school that puts children at the heart of everything that we do and takes pride in the reward that comes from seeing the progress that children make by delivering a quality education through a tailor made curriculum.
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