General Classroom Teacher (1 year fixed term contract, maternity cover)

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 general teacher to join our team.

This is an excising opportunity to work within a nurturing environment where relations, structure and consistency underpin every aspect of our learning.

Our teachers deliver a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of our learners helping them to achieve academically, socially and emotionally.

You will support and coach colleagues to deliver high-quality literacy teaching and interventions, while contributing to a safe, structured and inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of learners with SEMH and ASD
• 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
• 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 someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with experience or a strong interest in SEMH and ASD Education
• Is comfortable teaching outside of subject specialism with constant ongoing support from leaders and subject leaders within the school
• Has a calm, compassionate and consistent approach to managing behaviour
• Is reflective, adaptable and motivated to make a difference
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Values professional development and is keen to grow within a forward-thinking setting