Horizon Academy 

KS3 SEND Teacher

Apply by: 15th December 2025 , midday

Contract type- Full time position /Permanent

Salary MPS (£40,317 to £52,300) + SEN allowance £2,787

Start date:   April 2026 or sooner dependant on successful candidates availability 

Eko Trust is a family of good and outstanding schools situated across London and Suffolk. Collaborating seamlessly, we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where our collective goal is to constantly learn and innovate, striving to deliver unparalleled educational outcomes for the children under our care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in education and thrive in a collaborative, progressive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a community committed to excellence.

A unique opportunity has arisen for an innovative, creative and resilient 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 in a primary school or Key Stage 3, 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.

This is a new post for our school to support pupils transition from year 6 to Year 7. The post involves being the tutor for year 7 and delivering KS3 Maths, English and Literacy lessons in line with the expectations of the national curriculum alongside adaptations to meet pupils' individual needs and to avoid low expectations.

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

Eko Trust can offer: 

• Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team

• Forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement

• Continuous professional development & learning opportunities

• Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands 

• Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work 

• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors

• Access to private GP services, counselling, financial well being advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services 

• Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working 

• A commitment to your career aspirations and professional development

• A clear vision for the future and strong values of school values

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

For more information regarding the post or to apply for the post please go to link below and complete the application form 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143275/EDV-2025-HA-27065

Closing Date: 15th December 2025, midday

Interview date: 17th December 2025

Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.