Job description
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.
Benefits
SEN allowance £2,787
About this school
Horton Lodge Community Special School
Community special school · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 62
- Avg teacher salary
- £44,929
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RB