Class Teacher - Horizon School

• Horizon School

• Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4TD

• Salary: MPR / UPR + SEN 1 (£2,885)

• Hours: Full time

• Contract: Permanent 

• Reference: 5518

Main Purpose

We are seeking a Class Teacher for a class of 8 students with a Primary need of SEMH. All students at our Lower school have a 24-week placement. 

The Professional duties of all teachers, (other than the Head Teacher) are set out in the STPC and describe the duties required of all main scale posts. 

To suit the needs of the school the postholder would be expected to teach any children from year 1 to year 6, so the class taught by the postholder could change.

The particular duties expected of the post holder have been set out below:

Qualities:

• excellent teaching practitioner

• excellent classroom management skills 

• flexibility

• sound knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum

• the ability to build positive relationships with students

• friendliness and approachability

• excellent preparation and organisation skills

• strong work ethic

• resilience

• high expectations for all.

Accountabilities:

• to implement and deliver the Horizon School curriculum, which engages and ensures all students are able to make progress in line with expectations in all subjects

• to monitor, assess and respond to individual student progress and attainment

• to maintain high expectations of behaviour and safety in line with the school’s policies, such as the Behaviour and Relationships Policy and Safeguarding Policy

• to maintain professional standards which support the school’s vision both within the whole school and the wider community

• generic duties relevant to all teachers.

It is essential that the successful candidate is skilled at making positive relationships with students, has excellent classroom management skills and has a passion for teaching high-quality lessons.

Our current team of staff are highly committed to supporting our students to ensure they get as much as they can out of their education at Horizon School. If you feel you could contribute to the school and join us on our journey, we would welcome an application from you.

To find out more

Visits and informal discussions can be arranged by contacting School Business Manager, Keeley Smart, on 01502 539755. 

Alternatively, please download the Job Description and Person Specification (word).

How to apply

Application Packs are available by emailing [email protected]or contacting the school office on 01502 539755.

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two references.

Closing date: 5pm, 14 October 2026

Shortlisting: 15 October 2026

Interview date: 23 October 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.