English Teacher or Instructor

• Horizon School
• Address: Saturn Close, Lowestoft NR32 4TD
• Salary: MPR / UPR + SEN (£2,885) or UQT + SEN
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent, required ASAP
• Reference: 5550

Horizon School seeks to appoint an English Teacher or Instructor at our main school site in Lowestoft.
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 haven’t yet been identified, which are therefore creating a barrier to them accessing mainstream education.
The role is to implement and deliver the Horizon School English curriculum to years 7 - 11 and other subjects as specified in the job description which engages and ensures all students are able to make progress in line with expectations in all subjects.
Horizon School Management Committee value the importance of Continuing Professional Development and will support the successful candidate with completing any training necessary to fulfil their role and career development.
Your qualities and skills:

• Excellent teaching practitioner
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Flexibility
• Sound knowledge of the English 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 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 would welcome an application from you.
For more information
Visits and informal discussions can be arranged by contacting Keeley Smart, School Business Manager on 01502 539755.
See our websitewww.horizonschool.org.uk
Please read the job description (Word)
How to apply
Please read theApplication Guidance for School Teachers (Word)and complete the Application Form for School Teachers (Word)
Application packs are also available by emailing [email hidden] or contacting the school office on 01502 539755.
Closing date: 5pm ,14 October 2026 (shortlisting 15 October)
Interview date: 23 October 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.