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.

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