Teachers and Senior Leaders

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Join Horizons Academy as one of our Teachers and Senior Leaders  

Be part of Horizons Academy, a brand new, state of the art special school opening in January 2026 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.  The purpose-built academy will meet the needs of children and young people from Key Stages 2 to 5 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), along with autism spectrum conditions (ASC).  We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated Teachers and Senior Leaders including Assistant Principals to join us at this exciting time to be part of our talented and supportive SEND team from day one!

Specific roles and responsibilities:  

• Teachers of SEND for primary and secondary aged children – MPS/UPS/SEND allowance offered
• Assistant Principal for Quality of Education
• Assistant Principal for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development 

The successful candidates will:  

• Have working knowledge of working with students with SEMH and Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).
• Want to be part of our founding team and support the set-up and opening of our new academy.
• Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player.
• Have a proven track record of success
• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of children
• Be able to communicate effectively with parents and other professionals
• Work directly with young people and their families, building relationships and working together to ensure that our community is a safe and well supported.   
• Work within and beyond the school gates with families to access services that will help them to have full access to the extended school opportunities offered.   

Please detail within the supporting statement section of your application form what skills, knowledge and experience make you the right person to be part of the founding team for Horizons Academy. Please ensure you include leadership information where this is relevant to your application.

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about these opportunities, please email office@horizons-ac.org.uk

For more information and to apply through Diverse Academies Trust Website use the following link: Job search

Provisional Interview Date: 1 / 2 May 2025