Inspire: Learning, growing and achieving together!

Brooke Primary School

brookeoffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk


01508 550419


High Green, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1HP


Mrs Sarah Lewis


Ms Tori Weal

Our Ethos

A small federation of small schools in South Norfolk. We are making the schools that we would have wanted to go to. By working together in collaboration, we improve one another and support each other to grow. Sunflowers are known for their resilience and symbolise hope, happiness, and growth. Our federation nurtures childrens’ academic, personal, and spiritual growth. It inspires children, staff, and parents to strive for excellence in all aspects of their life, just as sunflowers grow towards the sun and reach their full potential.

The roots, for Brooke CE VC’s church foundations, indicate that we are rooted and grounded in God's love, which is at the core of all our actions and educational philosophy. The stem represents our curriculum, which provides a strong foundation for our children across both schools to grow and thrive. The leaves symbolise our values, which drive our decision-making and behaviour. The petals are indicative of our key focuses such as DEI, careers, and compassion. Lastly, the bees and butterflies that are flying away from the sunflower represent the things that we want our children to leave us with, which are the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to make a positive impact in the world.

Hempnall Primary School

hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk


01508 499264


The Street Hempnall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2AD


Mrs Sarah Lewis


Ms Tori Weal

CONTACT US

01508 499264

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Job Vacancy
KS1 Teacher
Hempnall Primary School
The Street, Hempnall, Norwich, NR15 2AD
Part of the Sunflower Federation
Tel: 01508 499264
Email: hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk
Salary – MPS1-MPS4
Temporary
Part Time
0.6 FTE (3 days/wk)
Required for January 2026
We welcome applications from ECT's.
Are you looking to be part of a school that is going places? Are you looking for an exciting challenge in your teaching career? Do you want to be part of a vibrant and supportive school community?
Hempnall Primary School are looking for a teacher – teaching Year 1 in the first instance - to join our teaching team. We are a small primary school of 6 classes (151 children) and are moving together in an exciting direction. The school is situated just 7 miles south of Norwich in the delightful village of Hempnall and serves pupils from a number of villages around the area. We have a supportive staff team, excellent teaching assistants and offer our pupils an exciting curriculum.
What we can offer you as part of our team:
A caring and supportive school where children love to learn;
The chance to teach an exciting curriculum (with opportunity for outdoor learning, PE and music covered by specialist teachers and cross-class and cross-school collaboration);
A progressive school environment, where team-work and a shared vision drive school development;
Opportunities within our federation with Brooke VC Primary to develop, share and collaborate with other teachers;
A staff charter, showing our commitment to your career, ability to get on with the job and wellbeing, including PPA time available to be taken from home;
Support and CPD through our National College Subscription, our ITT student teacher offer, and our work with VNET, Educate Norfolk and the Local Authority.
This post would suit someone who is ready to join our team, holds high expectations of themselves and others and strives to work in an environment which wants the best for everyone within it. We would welcome applications from individuals who:
Are really good teachers, to join our strong team;
Have a commitment to meeting the individual needs of all children;
Work well within a team;
Teach active and engaging lessons with high expectations from all children, engaging strategies and which are challenging and supportive of all;
We actively support pathways to employment for the right people for our school. If you are the right person for our school, you might be looking to return to teaching after a break, from a global-majority background or from other diverse backgrounds.
At Hempnall Primary School we work hard to eliminate direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between all those within our school community. We do this with regard to the nine protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010.
We encourage potential applicants to visit the school and meet with Sarah Lewis, the Executive Headteacher, Tori Weal, the Deputy Executive Headteacher and the staff– these can be organised through the school office on 01508 499264 or by email to Claire at - hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk
How to apply
For an application form, please email Claire - hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk
Completed forms should be returned to – hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk
Closing date: 21 November 2025
Interview date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
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.

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