Join Our Team

When you join us, you don’t just become an organisational employee – you become part of a collaborative community dedicated to providing the best possible support to autistic children and young people.

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We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

Our Approach to Learning

Working at Doucecroft School

We have a great benefits package, and we provide support for all our employees. Find out more about what we offer when you choose to join us:

  • Joining bonuses (for some roles)
  • Extensive induction
  • Training and continuing professional development
  • Spectrum Life employee assistance programme
  • Wellbeing tools
  • Counselling services
  • Benefits hub with discounts to shopping and entertainment discount
  • Recommend a friend bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

We Champion Equality and Inclusion

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We’ve created a welcoming and supportive workplace and aim to ensure our work reflects this.



We welcome an application from you if you are able to meet the role requirements and wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to support you.

We’re Committed to High Safeguarding Standards

We promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expect all staff to share our commitment.

Our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Admissions

You can find all the information about joining Doucecroft School, including how to apply and visit, on our admissions page.

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Calendar

Check out all of our upcoming events and be sure to check back regularly.

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Ofsted Reports

View our Ofsted Reports here and Parents can also express their views and concerns to help us further improve our services.

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Safeguarding

For important information about safeguarding in our school, please visit our dedicated safeguarding page.

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General Information For Parents and Carers

Find out general information Parent and Carers need to know here.

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School lunches

Here you can check out our weekly lunch menus, we include visuals to aid students visualise what they can order.

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FAQs

What are the 2024/2025 term dates?

Autumn Term 2024: 4th September – 20th December.Half term: 28th October – 1st November. Additional training days: 2nd / 3rd September and 25th October. Non pupil days: 20th December.

Spring Term 2025: 6th January – 4th April. Half term: 17th February – 21st February. Non-Pupil Days: 13th, 14th February and 4th April.  

Summer Term 2025: 22nd April to 22nd July. Half Term: 26th May – 30th May 2025. May Bank Holiday: 5th May 2025. Non-Pupil Days: 2nd June 2025

You can download our uniform and PE kit order forms and return them to office in person or by email.

You can request time off for your child by completing our form: Student Absence Request Form You can return it to the school office in person or you can email it to doucecroft@autism-anglia.org.uk

You can view and download our weekly lunch menus. 

Autism Anglia's Resource Hub is packed full of advice, information and support guides. It's free for everyone and you can access it online at any time.

There's always lots of exciting things happening at Doucecroft. You can read about our latest news stories or head over to our calendar to view upcoming events and activities.