Required to start: Easter 2025 or September 2025
Teacher in Horizons, Resource Provision
MPR/UPR
+ SEN Allowance £2,679
John Smeaton Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teacher of Horizons. Horizons is a Resource Provision which currently provides support and education for 28 pupils with a primary need in complex communication needs. 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.
The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students across Key Stage 3 and 4 to achieve their potential within a range of foundation subjects as well as preparing for adulthood. This opportunity is open to both ECTs and Experienced Teachers.
The ideal applicant will have:
Either:
* A successful placement (s), teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training)
Or:
* A successful record teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who have already gained QTS).
* A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of Pupil Premium.
* The ability to put vision into practice.
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. 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 to a local government pension scheme.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
* Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
* £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
On 1 September 2021 John Smeaton Academy joined The GORSE Academies Trust, an organisation renowned for excellence in education. The trust has a nationally recognised track record of transforming inadequate schools and making them great again, or for the first time in their history. Consequently, this role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for any candidate who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standard for every student. We are determined to ensure students at John Smeaton Academy are inspired to ‘Secure the Gift of Choice’ and we expect any successful candidate to be passionate and tenacious in their quest for all round academic and pastoral excellence. As part of our exceptional work to date, Ofsted recognised that our academy is ‘Good’ in all areas in April/May 2024.
A unique opportunity to be part of an academy that is a Beacon for its community!
In addition, Horizons was specifically mentioned:
‘The Horizons resource provision is a vibrant, supportive environment with a tailored curriculum that focuses on teaching and reinforcing important principles and beliefs alongside academic subjects. The work that the school does to support all pupils with SEND is testament to their commitment to inclusive education.’
In 2019 John Smeaton Academy’s performance data placed it as the lowest performing secondary school in the city of Leeds and one of the worst performing in the country. It is fair to say that John Smeaton Academy was a school whose performance for many years was unconvincing, resulting in the community losing confidence in the school.
The academy has already improved significantly as evidenced by parent/carer and student feedback alongside the day-to-day experience of the students.
If you would like to know more about John Smeaton Academy and more specifically Horizons, please visit our website at Our Provision – John Smeaton Academy
How to Apply:
Do you want to be part of our team and make a real difference to the lives of children in Leeds?
If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you. The, Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (), by email to recruitment@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk or by telephone on 0113 831 3900.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
Closing Date:24 February 2025 (9am)
Interview Date: 26 February 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.