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SEN English Teacher - (Olympus School - Croydon)
Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1393
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Full Time
37.5 hrs pw TT only
Working Hours:
37..50
Location:
Croydon, England, United Kingdom
Closing Date:
21/10/2026
Job Category:
Education
Region / Division:
South
Business Unit:
Education
Job Introduction
Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!
Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for a passionate English Teacher at our Olympus School based in Croydon, close to public transport links.
Olympus is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs.
Situated in a peaceful area on the edge of ancient woodland, Olympus features co-regulation rooms on both floors, a sensory activity room, breakout classrooms, a library, a science laboratory, a computer room, and one-to-one spaces.
At Olympus, our dedicated team of staff deliver a broad and balanced curriculum closely aligned to the National Curriculum. Students can work towards qualifications ranging from Entry Level to GCSEs across a variety of subjects, selecting their options in Year 10.
Bright Futures, Inspired By You.
- QTS or QTLS Qualification and/or relevant experience
- Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.
The ideal candidate should:
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
- Have the energy, passion, and drive to raise standard.
- Have initiative, vision, excellent planning, and organisational skills.
- Have experience of working with students with SEMH and additional needs
- Have knowledge and understanding of developments in education.
About us:
We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings.
As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes.Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English.
At Horizon Care and Education, our teachers will be supported by our Director of Curriculum, Headteachers, SENCos, Operational Directors and the Managing Director of Education Services as well as our extensive therapeutic team.
One Horizon
We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!
The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory.
You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
Horizon Care and Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.
Closing date for this role is 21st October
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date stated if we receive a high volume of applications
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SEN English Teacher - (Olympus School - Croydon) employer: Horizon Care Ltd
At Olympus Academy in South Croydon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our SENCOs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our staff benefit from comprehensive support from senior leadership, ensuring they can focus on delivering high-quality education to our diverse student body. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs while enjoying a collaborative culture that values your contributions and aspirations.
