Ashley High School, Cawfield Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HG. Tel: 0151 424 4892

Teacher (KS3-KS5)

£32,916-£51,048 (MPS-UPS) plus 1-2 SEN depending on knowledge and experience

Fulltime, permanent

Required for 1st September 2026

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 a primary trained or special education specialist 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 across all subjects as required. 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. Additionally, you may also be required to coordinate a specific subject area where necessary, ensuring that curriculum planning and delivery meet the needs of all students.

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.

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

Application forms to be completed online.

Closing date: 19th June 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting date: 24th June 2026

Interview date: 3rd July 2026

You should note that, if successful, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Ashley High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.