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Horizon School
Address: Saturn Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4TD
Salary: MPR/UPR + SEN1 (Instructor scale + SEN1)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
Reference: 5290
Horizon School are seeking a Teacher or Instructor at our main school site in Lowestoft, to start as soon as possible.
Horizon School is a two-site Alternative Provision (KS1 - KS4 site and Tier 4 In-patient Youth and Adolescent CAMHS) in North Suffolk. Children come to Horizon School for intervention when they require support in managing their behaviour. This can often be at a point of personal crisis or where their underlying needs have not yet been identified, which are therefore creating a barrier to them accessing mainstream education.
The Role
To implement and deliver the Horizon School mathematics curriculum to years 7-11 and other subjects as specified in the job description which engages and ensures all students can make progress in line with expectations in all subjects.
Horizon School Management Committee value the importance of continuing professional development and will support you with completing any training necessary to fulfil your role and career development.
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- Excellent teaching practitioner
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Flexibility
- Sound knowledge of the mathematics curriculum
- The ability to build positive relationships with students
- Friendliness and approachability
- Excellent preparation and organisation skills
- Strong work ethic
- Resilience
- High expectations for all
It is essential that you are skilled at making positive relationships with students, have excellent classroom management skills and have a passion for teaching high-quality lessons.
Our current team of staff are highly committed to supporting our students to ensure they get as much as they can out of their education at Horizon School. If you feel you could contribute to the school and join us on our journey, we will welcome an application from you.
For More Information
Please read the Job Description (word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/F-Jun/5219-Teacher-Instructor-Horizon-School-JD.docx] and Application Guidance (word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/application-guidance-school-teachers.docx] or alternatively, please visit our website https://www.horizonschool.org.uk.
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Visits and informal discussions can be arranged. Please contact Keeley Smart, School Business Manager by calling 01502 539755.
Application Packs are available by emailing: hradmin@horizonschool.org.uk or contacting the school office on 01502 539755.
How to Apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/job-application-form-teacher.docx#xd_co_f=Mjc4YTAwOWYtMTA5MC00NDJkLTgzMzAtOGJmNjA3MzA1MTQ3~] via email to: hradmin@horizonschool.org.uk
Closing Date
5pm, 2 September 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two references.
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