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Assistant Head Teacher – Teaching and Learning

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Assistant Headteacher - Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Academic Assessment

Salary: Leadership Scale L4-L8 Location: The Kassia Academy, Fallowfield Grove, Longbarn, Warrington, WA2 0QQ Start date: January 2027 Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 14 October 2026 Interviews: Week commencing Monday 19 October 2026

The Kassia Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious teacher or leader who is passionate about improving teaching, learning and curriculum provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and strengthening the quality of teaching and learning across the academy. They will help to ensure that our curriculum is ambitious, coherent, inclusive and responsive to pupils’ individual needs and starting points.

The post-holder will also have strategic oversight of the Science curriculum and will be expected to teach Mathematics at Key Stage 4 as part of their teaching commitment.

The successful candidate will:

  • Support the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality teaching and learning across the academy.
  • Provide strategic oversight of the Science curriculum, ensuring appropriate sequencing, progression and assessment.
  • Teach Mathematics effectively at Key Stage 4.
  • Support the monitoring and evaluation of curriculum delivery and pupil progress.
  • Lead and contribute to professional development, coaching and mentoring for teaching staff.
  • Promote consistent, evidence-informed and inclusive classroom practice.
  • Work closely with subject leaders, teachers and the SENCo to strengthen adaptive teaching.
  • Support the effective use of assessment to identify pupils’ starting points, barriers to learning and next steps.
  • Contribute to whole-school improvement priorities and the effective day-to-day leadership of the academy.
  • Promote positive behaviour for learning and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a qualified teacher with a relevant degree.
  • Has a successful track record of improving teaching and learning.
  • Has strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to provide effective oversight and leadership of science.
  • Has the knowledge, skills and willingness to teach Mathematics at Key Stage 4.
  • Understands assessment, pupil progress and the effective use of data.
  • Can inspire, coach and develop colleagues.
  • Has experience of working collaboratively with senior leaders.
  • Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Has high levels of emotional intelligence, empathy and self-awareness.
  • Is committed to inclusion and securing positive outcomes for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
  • Is committed to their own continuing professional development.

About The Kassia Academy

The Kassia Academy provides alternative provision for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment in which pupils are encouraged to re-engage with education, overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

We are committed to providing a broad and ambitious curriculum, high-quality teaching and strong pastoral support. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team that places pupils’ safety, wellbeing, personal development and academic progress at the heart of its work.

Safeguarding and pre-employment checks

The Kassia Academy and Kings Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to a comprehensive range of safer-recruitment and pre-employment checks. These will include, as appropriate:

  • An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a check of the Children’s Barred List.
  • Verification of identity and the applicant’s right to work in the UK.
  • Satisfactory employment references, including a reference from the applicant’s current or most recent employer.
  • Verification of employment history and exploration of any gaps or discrepancies.
  • Verification of relevant qualifications and professional status.
  • A prohibition from teaching check and any other relevant statutory checks.
  • Overseas criminal-record checks or a certificate of good conduct where applicable.
  • A pre-employment health assessment.
  • An online search of publicly available information as part of the Trust’s due-diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.
  • Any additional checks considered appropriate to the role and the applicant’s circumstances.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding their criminal record and any information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must disclose relevant convictions and cautions in accordance with current legislation.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to providing safe, inclusive and ambitious education for every pupil.

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