Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)
Start Date: September 2026
This is a full time position however part time applications can also be considered.
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, committed, and ambitious Teacher for our new Enhanced Provision for pupils with complex needs in Key Stage 1. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of a new provision within the school, supporting pupils with communication and sensory needs and to have a significant and lasting impact on outcomes for children.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in inclusive practice, a commitment to meeting the needs of pupils with complex learning needs and a passion for being part of a school that is ambitious for its students and community.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Plan, deliver, and adapt learning for pupils with complex communication and sensory needs, ensuring a highly personalised approach.
- Create a structured, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports engagement, regulation, and learning.
- Assess, record, track, and report on pupil progress in line with EHCP outcomes and individual learning goals.
- Use a range of strategies, approaches, and resources (e.g. visual supports, sensory integration, communication systems such as AAC/PECS) to enable access to learning.
- Work closely with teaching assistants and other professionals to ensure a consistent and effective approach for all pupils.
- Support the development of communication, independence, social interaction and emotional regulation.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the Enhanced Provision, helping to shape practice and provision within the school.
- Work collaboratively with external agencies, therapists and families to ensure holistic support for each child.
- Promote pupil well-being, engagement, and participation in school life.
- Uphold the school’s ethos, values and commitment to inclusive education, playing a full role in the wider school community.
- Engage actively in professional development and training relating to SEND and complex needs.
About You
The successful candidate will be patient, nurturing, and highly adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex needs. You will have strong communication skills and a good understanding of how children with communication and sensory differences learn best. You will be creative in your approach, resilient in your practice and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
You will act as a positive role model, foster a calm and supportive environment and be committed to your own professional learning and development, particularly in the area of SEND and inclusive practice.
Essential:
- An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
- Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
- Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection
- Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.
- Experience of teaching the relevant phase in a primary school.
- Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies, including the ability to provide for individual student needs.
- Experience of the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress.
Desirable:
- Master’s Degree or other advanced qualifications.
- Experience teaching a knowledge-rich curriculum.
- Experience teaching across the whole primary age range and working in partnership with parents.
- Experience of working with complex needs pupils
- ReadWriteInc training or experience.
- Advanced qualifications or experience in behaviour management, pedagogy, EAL, or SEND.
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
- Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy had a very positive Ofsted report in January 2026. Inclusion and Personal Development were highlighted as very strong areas of the school. The school is located in the heart of Great Yarmouth. Proud to serve a highly diverse community, the school is committed to raising educational standards and supporting children to develop both academically and socially. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is delivered by a passionate team with a strong understanding of pedagogy, with English and Maths at the core of our learning.
In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers a broad and engaging wider curriculum that equips children with the knowledge, skills, and cultural capital to succeed throughout their school career and beyond. This helps foster lifelong passions and enthusiasm, supporting both education and wellbeing. The academy has also established the foundations of a community hub, providing support and opportunities for children from birth to 11 years, as well as for parents, enabling strong relationships with educational professionals.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Sophia Ballard, PA to Principal ([email protected]).
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 10th July 2026
Interview date: Friday 17th July 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
