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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 April 2026

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

English, Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS01 to UPS03

Additional allowances

SEN Additional Allowance plus a TLR a or b could be available for the right candidate, subject to specialism and experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

New Horizons Special School is a nurturing and inclusive provision for pupils who require a highly personalised approach to education. The school supports pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional learning and behavioural needs. Our core aim is to re engage young people with learning, raise aspirations, and enable every pupil to achieve positive outcomes academically, socially, and emotionally.

We pride ourselves on building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, placing wellbeing at the heart of learning, and providing a curriculum that is both engaging and relevant. Recent investment in specialist facilities, including ICT and creative learning spaces, reflects our commitment to offering high quality teaching and meaningful pathways for all learners.

We are seeking a motivated and resilient Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 Teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will deliver high quality teaching that meets the diverse needs of our pupils and supports both academic progress and personal development.

The ability to teach Maths up to Key Stage 4 is desirable, although we welcome applications from teachers of other subjects who are enthusiastic about working in a special school environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils’ lives while working within a supportive and collaborative staff team.

We strongly encourage you to visit our school and if you would like to see us prior to submitting an application please contact the Principal, Ross Maryan, to arrange a visit. Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal discussion with Ross Maryan, Principal, this can also be arranged. Please contact us on 01323 691000 or by email on office.nh@sabden.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)

School type
Academy, ages 5 to 16
School size
69 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 16
Ofsted report
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The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools, a secure unit, a large countywide alternative provision, a vocational free school within East Sussex. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

Arranging a visit to New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sabden.org.uk.

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