English Teacher - 1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover) in Warrington

The Kassia Academy is a specialist SEMH provision within the Kings Academy Trust, offering a small, nurturing environment for young people unable to access mainstream education. Supporting up to 60 learners, the academy provides a highly personalised approach to help pupils re‑engage with education and achieve positive outcomes. We are committed to a trauma‑informed and therapeutic approach, underpinned by strong relationships, consistency and high expectations.

Pupils benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, alongside a rich personal development offer and access to targeted pastoral and therapeutic support. We are seeking a passionate, reflective and resilient English Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing environment where relationships, structure and consistency underpin every aspect of learning.

Our teachers deliver a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of learners, helping them to achieve academically, socially and emotionally. As an English Teacher, you will play a vital role in developing pupils’ literacy, communication, reading and writing skills, enabling them to build confidence and achieve meaningful qualifications and outcomes. You will contribute to a safe, structured and inclusive environment where every learner can thrive, while delivering engaging and adaptive English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated English lessons that meet the diverse needs of learners with SEMH and ASD.
• Deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Promote high standards of literacy, reading, writing and communication.
• Create structured, predictable classroom environments where pupils feel safe, respected and ready to learn.
• Implement relational and trauma‑informed approaches to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal growth.
• Use assessment to track progress, identify gaps and inform future teaching.
• Support pupils in achieving appropriate qualifications at KS4.
• Work closely with pastoral, inclusion and therapeutic staff to ensure joined‑up support for every pupil.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, building positive home‑school relationships.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment, celebration and teamwork.

We are looking for a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with experience of teaching English across KS3 and/or KS4, who has experience or a strong interest in SEMH and ASD education. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing literacy and supporting reluctant learners to succeed, a calm, compassionate and consistent approach to behaviour management, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. We value professional development and are keen to grow within a forward‑thinking setting.

We can offer:

• A supportive, experienced leadership team and committed colleagues.
• Regular professional development and instructional coaching.
• A relational, inclusive ethos where staff wellbeing is valued.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Commitment to safeguarding: Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks including childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.