Teacher or Instructor

Suffolk County Council; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon School in Lowestoft is seeking a Teacher or Instructor to deliver the mathematics curriculum to years 7–11 at our main site. This is a permanent, full-time role starting as soon as possible, with progression opportunities and access to CPD.

The successful applicant will have strong classroom management, a passion for high-quality lessons, and the ability to build positive relationships with students. The post is subject to safer recruitment checks.

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
• Outstanding classroom management and behaviour strategies.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to pupil needs.
• Solid understanding of the KS3/KS4 maths curriculum and progression.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students.
• Approachable and supportive approach with pupils and staff.
• Excellent planning, preparation and organisation for lessons.
• Strong professional work ethic and reliability.
• Resilience in challenging situations to maintain high standards.
• High expectations for all students’ learning and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Horizon School mathematics curriculum to years 7–11 as specified in the job description.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons to ensure pupil progress.
• Contribute to continuing professional development and school improvement.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and manage behaviour effectively.
• Prepare and organise learning materials to a high standard to support learning.

Skills

Excellent teaching practitioner

Classroom management

Flexibility

Mathematics curriculum knowledge

Student relationships

Approachability

Lesson preparation

Work ethic

Resilience

High expectations

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

CPD access

Job description

• Horizon School
• Address: Saturn Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4TD
• Salary: MPR/UPR (with SEN1 or Instructor: Instructor Scale with SEN1)
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5650

Horizon School are seeking a Teacher or Instructor at our main school site in Lowestoft, to start as soon as possible.

Horizon School is a two-site Alternative Provision (KS1 - KS4 site and Tier 4 In-patient Youth and Adolescent CAMHS) in North Suffolk. Children come to Horizon School for intervention when they require support in managing their behaviour. This can often be at a point of personal crisis or where their underlying needs haven't yet been identified, which are therefore creating a barrier to them accessing mainstream education.

Role

To implement and deliver the Horizon School mathematics curriculum to years 7-11 and other subjects as specified in the job description which engages and ensures all students are able to make progress in line with expectations in all subjects.

Horizon School Management Committee value the importance of Continuing Professional Development and will support you with completing any training necessary to fulfil your role and career development.

We are looking for a Teacher/Instructor who has the qualities below:

• Excellent teaching practitioner
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Flexibility
• Sound knowledge of the mathematics 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

It is essential that you are skilled at making positive relationships with students and have excellent classroom management skills with 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 will welcome an application from you.

For more information

Please read the Application Guidance (word)

Closing date: 1 pm, 18 November 2026.

Interview date: 24 November 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.

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.