Further Information Westlands Academy
Eltham Crescent
Thornaby
TS17 9RA
General Teacher
Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 to £51,048 + £2,787 SEN 1 ALLOWANCE)
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust consists of eight Academies and one Sixth Form across the Tees Valley area and North Yorkshire, serving a population of over 1,000 students aged 5 to 19 with a broad range of learning difficulties.
The Trust wishes to appoint a General Teacher to join our existing friendly team. Westlands Academy is located in Thornaby and caters for students aged 11–16 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).
We are seeking the right person to work alongside our current teaching staff as a general classroom teacher. While the post is not subject-specific, experience of teaching English, a primary curriculum, or Humanities would be beneficial, but is not essential. The role requires flexibility and the ability to contribute to a range of curriculum areas in response to student needs.
The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive team who are committed to high standards and to promoting the education and welfare of young people with SEMH. Applications are welcomed from both secondary and primary trained teachers.
The ideal candidate will:
1. Work closely with staff to promote student learning, achievement and progress.
2. Demonstrate flexibility and confidence in teaching a range of subjects; experience in English, Humanities or primary teaching is desirable.
3. Have an awareness of, or willingness to develop an understanding of, the challenges and rewards of working with pupils with SEMH.
An application form and further information is available to download from the Horizons Trust website or by emailing
Completed application forms should be returned by 12 noon on Friday, 13th February, 2026 to: or by post to HR Department, c/o Abbey Hill Academy (Registered Office), Ketton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. TS19 8BU.
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our recruitment process, online searches will be conducted. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.