General Studies Teacher - KS3/KS4 (New Horizons School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 14 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

New Horizons School
Beauchamp Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 9JU

Phone: 01323 691000
Email: recruitment@sabden.org.uk
Website: www.sabden.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

New Horizons School
General Studies Teacher – KS3/KS4 (ability to teach Mathematics desirable)
Permanent - Full time
Qualified Teacher main to upper pay scale
MPS 1-6 /UPS 1-3
SEN allowance
TLR2a is available dependent on experience

For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: http://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools and we strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

New Horizons Special School is a nurturing and inclusive specialist provision for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our mission is to re-engage young people with learning, raise aspirations and ensure every pupil achieves positive academic, social and emotional outcomes. We place relationships, wellbeing and personalised learning at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment where pupils feel safe, valued and able to succeed.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and inspirational General Studies Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a versatile and passionate practitioner to teach a broad General Studies curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping our pupils build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed. The ability to teach Mathematics at KS3 and KS4 would be a real asset, and we would welcome applications from candidates who can offer this alongside other curriculum areas.

The role will involve delivering and supporting accredited courses, including GCSE, BTEC and alternative pathways. We are looking for someone who can motivate and engage vulnerable learners, create meaningful and well-planned learning experiences across a range of subjects, and prepare pupils for their next stages of education, employment and adulthood. An understanding of SEMH needs, trauma-informed practice or experience of working with pupils with EHCPs would also be welcome.

Experience of working with pupils with additional needs would be advantageous, but applications are welcomed from excellent teachers who are committed to inclusive education and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

The successful candidate will be joining a school and Trust that are ambitious for their pupils and staff. You will work within a highly supportive and collaborative team where professional development is valued and opportunities for growth are actively encouraged.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school. If you would like to arrange a visit or have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ross Maryan, Principal, on 01323 691000 or via email at office.nh@sabden.org.uk.

For an application pack, please visit the vacancies section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website: https://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies-1

Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Wednesday 14th October 2026

Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews are planned to be held on Monday 19th October 2026

For further information about The Trust and New Horizons, please visit SABDEN’s website by clicking here: https://www.sabden.org.uk/

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS)

About us

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.