Teacher of Horizons (SEND Teacher), Resource Provision

Required to start: September 2026

Teacher of Horizons (SEND Teacher), Resource Provision

MPR/UPR + SEND allowance of £2,787

Contract: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Fixed term until 31 August 2027

Due to the exciting growth of our specialist provisions within The GORSE Academies Trust, which has seen our number of places expand to over 120 over Rainbow Base, Little London Bridge and Horizons, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher for Horizons, who has an outstanding record of achievement and is committed to the success of this Resource Provision.

We are a provision which caters for the needs of 40 students with complex communication needs and/or autism. We are passionate about providing the best for our pupils and supporting them to become life-long, enthusiastic learners. Our pupils benefit from a curriculum which is tailored to their individual needs, enabling all pupils to reach their full potential, both academically and socially. We are seeking to appoint an individual who can continue to build on the practice currently in place for our wonderful children.

If you have the skills to teach pupils with complex needs to the highest quality and to embed a learning culture that enables children to become enthusiastic and independent learners, then this is the role for you!

You will be an outstanding practitioner who:

· is dedicated to raising standards and is able to demonstrate highly effective teaching skills.

· demonstrates excellent and innovative pedagogical approaches for teaching and learning.

· can demonstrate the ability to plan an exciting, inspiring curriculum.

· recognises parents as vital partners in learning and is committed to building strong relationships.

The successful candidate will also have the following experience and attributes:

• Qualified Teacher Status.

• A proven track record of achieving academic excellence.

• Evidence of implementing innovative approaches to learning, particularly in regard to children with ASD.

• Experience of understanding the needs of children and young people who benefit from specialist provision within a mainstream setting.

• Resilience, energy and optimism.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals, at every stage in their career, have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. In addition to the essential training and support provided by the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications suite delivered through Leeds Teaching School Hub, we are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: 

· Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.   

· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. 

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

·£2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

On 1 September 2021 John Smeaton Academy joined The GORSE Academies Trust, an organisation renowned for excellence in education.  The trust has a nationally recognised track record of transforming inadequate schools and making them great again, or for the first time in their history.  Consequently, this role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for any candidate who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standard for every student.  We are determined to ensure students at John Smeaton Academy are inspired to ‘Secure the Gift of Choice’ and we expect any successful candidate to be passionate and tenacious in their quest for all round academic and pastoral excellence.  As part of our exceptional work to date, Ofsted recognised that our academy is ‘Good’ in all areas in April/May 2024.

A unique opportunity to be part of an academy that is a Beacon for its community!

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website.

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the , Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website, request them by email at   [email protected] or call us on 0113 8313900.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 18 May 2026, 9am

Interviews will take place: Week commencing 18 May 2026

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.  

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.