Teacher of English

Ashley High School,
Cawfield Avenue,
Widnes,
Cheshire,
WA8 7HG

Required for maternity cover from 1^st September 2025

To cover maternity leave and is expected to end on 27^th March 2026 without the need for notice, or upon notice in accordance with Part 9 of GTCE in the event of the early return of the postholder, whichever is the sooner.

Ashley is a successful secondary school for pupils with social communication difficulties and autistic spectrum condition age 11 - 19.  The school offers excellent accommodation and specialist teaching areas.  We are committed to high standards of achievement, both personal and academic. 

 Ashley High School are  looking for an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our outstanding team. We are seeking an English teacher with experience of Autism/social communication and SEMH. The successful candidate will have the ability to form positive relationships and adapt to the needs of the pupils.

 You will be responsible for planning and delivering English lessons and qualifications across the school (You may be required to teach other subjects as and when necessary).  The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching qualifications such as Entry Level and Level 1 Functional Skills and be able to teach to a wide range of abilities. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives. You will also have the additional responsibility of being a form tutor.

 You will be tasked with creating exciting and inventive curriculums, aiming to utilise all of your resources and looking far beyond the confines of a classroom. This truly is an amazing opportunity to develop subjects with learning and engagement at the core of everything you do.

 The ideal candidate will successfully set a vision and targets for pupil success and be confident in using their knowledge and expertise to monitor progress, give regular feedback and encourage our young people to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

Required for maternity cover from 1^st September 2025

To cover maternity leave and is expected to end on 27^th March 2026 without the need for notice, or upon notice in accordance with Part 9 of GTCE in the event of the early return of the postholder, whichever is the sooner.

Applicants are welcome to visit the school.  Please contact the school to make an appointment.  

Closing date:          21st April 2025 (9am)
Shortlisting date:   24th April 2025
Interview dates:     2nd May 2025