- Address: The Damara School, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2EA
- Salary: £23,698 per annum (full time equivalent if worked 40 hours per week; 52 weeks per year)
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.15 am to 4.15 pm, including paid 30 minute break; 39 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 7932
We are looking for motivated individuals to:
- plan and deliver lessons to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
- promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
- give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
- meet the professional standards as set out in the Staff Code of Conduct.
Your responsibilities are to:
- demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to teach and increase achievement of all pupils
- promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
- use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
- contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress, including their role in learning activities.
We need someone who:
- is calm, firm but kind
- is a team player who holds us to account for our behaviour choices
- is funny and can understand our thoughts
- helps us learn and challenges us to do better.
About us
Do you like working with children with a sense of humour? Do you want to work in a creative, forward thinking and respectful educational environment? Then, The Damara School is the place for you! Take a look! The Damara School is a specialist SEMH school located in the centre of the historic town of Thetford that caters for 32 children aged 5 to 16.
What will offer you
- A fantastic team of children who will work hard when you plan well
- A kind and caring team of staff and children who will support you to be the best you can be
- Great connections with external providers
- A location which is easily accessible from the A11, with the school 10 minutes away
- Access to free parking available near the school
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf)
Please feel free to contact Catherine Casson by calling 01842 773673.
To find out more, please visit our website (The Damara School)
How to apply
To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: office@lotustrust.org.uk
Only applications submitted on the trust application form will be accepted.
Closing date: 8 November 2025.
Interview date: week commencing, 10 November 2025.
