SEND Teacher - Fixed Term

New Horizons Children’s Academy, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-2008-187T
• Posted:04/12/2025
• Pay:£19,692 - £30,769 for 20 hours per week
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:14/12/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you a passionate and experienced SEND Teacher ready to make a real difference?

At New Horizons Children’s Academy, we’re looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to work alongside our SENDCo, delivering outstanding support and education to our incredible students!

You’ll be part of a team that’s committed to providing the best learning experience for students with SEND. You’ll work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies, ensuring every student gets the support they need to thrive. Your strong subject knowledge across English, Maths, and SEND-specific strategies will help shape the future of our students!

What You’ll Bring:

• A strong passion for SEND and making learning accessible for all students.
• The ability to adapt teaching techniques to suit individual needs.
• A flair for positive behaviour management.
• A collaborative, team-player attitude. 
• QTS is essential - primary qualified desirable.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference!

What our Trust will offer you:  

• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.  
• Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher. 
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal chat with the line manager or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Georgina Spratt on georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

New Horizons Children's Academy is a Good School (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.

"There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff." - University of Exeter (Thinking Schools Accreditation)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:New Horizons Children's Academy, Park Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR
• Telephone: 0333 360 2115
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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