Teacher of Horizons (SEND Teacher), Resource Provision

John Smeaton Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8TA

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours Per Week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR + SEND allowance of £2,787

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 the school offers its staff

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals, at every stage in their career,have the opportunity toenjoy 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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Horizons Class Teacher.pdf - 443 KB (opens in new tab)

About John Smeaton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 610 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Smeaton Academy website
• Email address: enquiries@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 8313900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-smeaton-academy

Arranging a visit to John Smeaton Academy

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

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