What skills and experience we're looking for Horton Lodge have an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our team from September 2026 on a full time basis.
This position offers the opportunity to work in an ambitious school, in a beautiful setting with wonderful pupils who are enthusiastic about learning.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
- A love of working at the beginning of a child's learning journey, where small steps lead to life changing outcomes
- A deep interest and affinity for supporting pupils with the most complex needs
- The ability to build strong educational practices and deliver highly individualised learning to meet the needs of our very special population;
- The ability to lead a team in a positive way where everyone knows their value;
- The resilience to rise to the challenges of the role;
- The ability to inspire others to make school wide improvements;
- A commitment to making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school;
- A commitment to constant self-development.
We welcome applications from teachers with SEND experience particularly in supporting pupils with communication and interaction as a primary need.
What the school offers its staff
- Work with happy, enthusiastic pupils
- Work in a beautiful location and welcoming school environment
- Work with a supportive and passionate team, dedicated to pupil success
- Undertake training and professional development
- Access to health and wellbeing support through the Thinkwell scheme Commitment to safeguarding Horton Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
