Teacher of English
King's Leadership Phoenix Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 1FB12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or Earlier
Closing date
7 December 2025 at 10:59pm
Date listed
24 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS
Teacher of English job summary
King’s Leadership Phoenix Academy - Wavertree, Liverpool
Part of the Great Schools Trust
King’s Leadership Phoenix Academy is seeking to appoint an empathetic, adaptable, and resilient Teacher of English to join our growing and passionate team.
Situated in Wavertree, Liverpool, King’s Phoenix is a dynamic alternative provision school serving a vibrant cohort of students aged 11-16, many of whom have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our mission is rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and unwavering belief in the potential of every student to achieve and thrive.
King’s Phoenix is part of Great Schools Trust, ranked No. 2 nationally for most improved multi-academy trust. Our schools don’t just deliver academic excellence - they transform lives. We are relentless in our focus on people and wellbeing, ensuring that staff are supported, developed and valued. With dedicated weekly CPD time, access to leading leadership programmes and a trust-wide commitment to work-life balance, this is a place where both students and teachers thrive.
Who We Are Looking For
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that foster a love of English across KS3 and GCSE.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students.
- Promote academic success and personal growth.
- Bring energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to our team.
Why Join Us?
- Reduce workload with our AI-powered assessment platform, freeing up time for impactful teaching
- Comprehensive CPD with weekly professional development and leadership link meetings
- State-of-the-art facilities with a new school building
- Career growth opportunities within a thriving multi-academy trust
- Excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, and flexible working options
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified English teacher (QTS) or someone eligible through the DfE recognition route.
- Strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring learners.
- A commitment to inclusion and supporting students with SEMH needs.
- High expectations and the ability to motivate young people to succeed.
Visits are welcome and encouraged! Please contact Mark Blackmore at m.blackmore@kingsphoenix.com
Safeguarding Commitment
King’s Leadership Academy Phoenix is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and vetting procedures as outlined in our safer recruitment policy.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- King's Leadership Phoenix Academy website
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