KS3/SEMH teacher

Horizon Academy, London, E6 6FE

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  21 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,343.00 Annually (Actual)

KS3/SEMH teacher job summary

KS3 /SEMH teacher

Apply by: 21st July 2026

Start date: TBC

Grade-UQT

Starting Actual Salary: £28,343

Location: Horizon Academy, Flanders Road, Eastham, London E6 6FE

Contract type- two term fixed contract

Horizon Academy is a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health school from Years 1 to 11. Pupils receive a sector leading education with access to the full national curriculum made accessible through the delivery of specialist adaptations. We are looking to appoint an inspirational KS3/SEMH Teacher for September 2026 who will be a motivational role model to our pupils to help them make rapid academic progress and enhance their social, emotional understanding.

A unique opportunity has arisen for an innovative, creative and resilient KS3/SEMH Teacher to join the team at a special school in an ethnically diverse inner-city area.

The ideal candidate will have successful experience of teaching across Secondary, possibly with primary experience, in either a special or mainstream setting. They will have a proven track record of impact in securing high quality outcomes for pupils’ learning and an excellent subject knowledge to teach to GCSE level and possibly beyond.

In return you will be supported in post by our trust leadership which ensures that:

schools are vibrant, multi-cultural centres of learning

pupils achieve highly

pupils are happy and love actively learning

pupils leave with the resilience and motivation to continue their successful learning

the community are proud of our schools and excited by what we can achieve together

We would like to hear from you if

• You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs

• You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues

• You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour

• You are committed to ongoing personal development.

• You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes.

Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception.

Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities.

Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.

Are you an enthusiastic and resilient leader, with the initiative and commitment necessary to ensure good practice is embedded throughout our school? Do you have the ability to think and plan strategically to promote the school’s and Trust’s vision, ethos and values? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:

Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice

Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools

Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways

You are not working in isolation - you are part of a wider system

Our offer:

Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

Access to a structured programme of professional development

Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support

Access to staff benefits and discount schemes

Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible

Visits are welcomed. Please contact horizoninfo@ekotrust.org.uk to arrange this or for any further information.

To apply, please visit

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143275/EDV-2026-HA-88005

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: 21st July 2026.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Horizon Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• Size: 78 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Horizon Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eko-pathways

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