Primary Teacher (with ability to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE)
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner if possible)
Interview Date: W/C 10/12/25
Teaching Personnel is supporting an independent specialist provision in Thetford to recruit a passionate Primary Teacher with the willingness or ability to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE level.
This setting provides trauma- and attachment-informed, therapeutic, child-centred education for pupils aged 6–17 with SEMH needs and additional SEND such as Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties. With small classes, extensive training and strong support systems, this is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone committed to making a real difference.
About the Role
You will:
- Build nurturing, motivating and professional relationships with learners
- Deliver engaging, meaningful and challenging lessons
- Teach Maths and/or English up to GCSE level (training/support available)
- Maintain high aspirations for all pupils, regardless of needs
- Support students with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours
- Contribute to curriculum and extra-curricular development
- Work collaboratively with therapeutic teams, parents/carers and external agencies
Benefits & Rewards
- Competitive salary
- Staff laptop and mobile phone
- Extensive training & funded qualifications
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support
- Clear progression opportunities within a national organisation
- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
- Flexible pension options
- Regular therapeutic supervision
- Employee wellbeing package and retail/restaurant discounts
Safeguarding
All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS. The provision is committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The employer is an equal-opportunity organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply
To apply or for more information, please contact:
Jake Askew – Teaching Personnel
01603 972872
Jake.Askew@teachingpersonnel.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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