Teacher of English with Additional Assistant Principal Responsibilities
King’s Leadership Phoenix Academy - Wavertree, Liverpool
Part of Great Schools Trust
Salary: MPS/UPS or Leadership Scale L6-L10
Contract: One-year fixed-term maternity cover
Start Date: January 2027
Make a Difference. Shape Futures. Grow Your Career.
King’s Leadership Phoenix Academy is seeking an inspirational, compassionate and resilient Teacher of English, with the opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate to take on additional Assistant Principal responsibilities.
Based in Wavertree, Liverpool, we are a specialist alternative provision academy supporting students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed. Through small class sizes, strong relationships and high expectations, we help students rebuild confidence, achieve qualifications and transform their futures.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, ambitious team where you can make a genuine difference every day.
Why Join Us?
- Small class sizes of up to eight studentsInnovative AI-powered assessment tools to reduce workload.
- Excellent CPD, leadership development and funded NPQs.
- A supportive culture that prioritises staff wellbeing.
- Opportunities for progression across Great Schools Trust.
- Excellent staff benefits, including pension provision and wellbeing support.
A Maternity Cover Opportunity with Future Potential
Great Schools Trust is a growing family of eight academies, offering opportunities for professional development and career progression. Although this is initially a one-year maternity cover contract, further teaching and leadership opportunities may become available across our Trust.
We cannot guarantee a permanent position, but we are committed to recognising, developing and retaining great people. We will do our very best to support talented colleagues in exploring future opportunities within our growing Trust.
Could You Be the Right Person?
We are looking for a qualified English teacher who combines excellent subject knowledge with compassion, creativity and high expectations.
For candidates with relevant leadership experience, there is also the opportunity to undertake Assistant Principal responsibilities, shaped around their strengths and our academy's priorities.
For full details of the role, potential leadership responsibilities, person specification, salary and staff benefits, please read the attached Recruitment Guide.
Come and Meet Us
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or have an informal conversation, please contact Leigh-Ann McCracken at l.mccracken@kingsphoenix.com or call 0151 245 4968.
Please read the attached Recruitment Guide to discover more about our academy, our Trust and what makes this opportunity special.
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At King’s Leadership Phoenix Academy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for both staff and students. Located in Wavertree, Liverpool, our academy offers outstanding professional development opportunities, including weekly CPD time and access to mental health support, ensuring that our team is well-equipped to thrive. With a strong focus on wellbeing, flexible policies, and a commitment to career progression, joining us means becoming part of a passionate community that believes in the potential of every individual.
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King's Leadership Phoenix Academy Recruitment Team
