Job Description

Norwich Road Academy

Address:

Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2HT

Salary:

MPR

Hours:

32.5 hours per week

Contract:

Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible

Reference:

8053


At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education - and that starts with exceptional staff.

Norwich Road Academy

is a thriving, larger-than-average primary school located in the heart of Thetford, Norfolk. We offer Nursery provision through to Year 6, with excellent facilities including a large sports field, outdoor learning areas, and a dedicated library. As part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, we promote strong values, high aspirations, and a supportive learning environment where children are proud of who they are and where they come from. We welcome you to visit and discover what makes our academy a special place to learn and grow.


We are looking for a passionate and skilled

Year 1 Teacher

on a fixed term basis who will inspire every pupil to achieve their full potential. You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, create a positive learning environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider trust.

You will:

have a degree (or equivalent) and QTS have proven strategies to support learning for all pupils, including those with additional needs be creative and flexible in your teaching approach have strong behaviour management skills that build mutual respect have a willingness to embrace technology and new ways of working have a growth mindset and commitment to your own professional learning have awareness of strategies available to improve the learning and achievement of all students have the ability to use a range of teaching and learning strategies have knowledge of current issues and developments in education be a confident user of standard IT packages, particularly when used to enhance student learning have behaviour management techniques.

At EMAT, you'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking trust that invests in its people.

We will offer you

a welcoming, professional and dedicated team access to high-quality CPD and clear career development pathways a leadership team who listens and act on feedback a highly trained teaching assistant team to support learning wellbeing and mental health support, including access to employee assistance programmes family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities the chance to be part of a trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration safeguarding and equal opportunities.

To find out more

Please review the full

and Person Specification (pdf)

and complete the online application form to show how you meet the essential requirements. We'd also love to hear about your teaching philosophy, what you can bring to the role, and your aspirations for the future.

How to apply

To apply, please visit

our website

Closing date: 1 pm, 30 November 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List), medical checks, and satisfactory references.




We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, and welcome part-time and flexible working applications.