About this role
Classroom Teacher
Salary: Main pay scale (MPS) + SEN Allowance (£2,787)
Contract: 1-year fixed term contract (Maternity Cover)
Closing date: Friday 26th June, 12 noon.
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 29th June 2026
Start date: September 2026
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 wit