Inspiring SEND Teacher — Full-Time, Brand-New School in Swaffham

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.