We have a highly trained and experienced team who work effectively to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum which meets the needs of all our learners.
Staff provide support in all aspects of school life and are dedicated to improving our learners life chances and developing “character and currency” for all.
Lindsay graduated from Salford University with a degree in Visual Arts before qualifying as a Teacher of Art from MMU in 2006. Lindsay enjoyed 10 years of teaching Art as an Assistant Headteacher in a Secondary Mainstream School in Rochdale before relocating and joining the team at Kassia in 2016. Lindsay is passionate about working with the most vulnerable children and strives to improve their life chances through therapeutic care and inclusive education.
Karl graduated from Hope University in Liverpool in 2004 and has worked in Liverpool, Knowsley and Salford LA’s. He has worked across mainstream and specialist provisions with children’s best outcomes at the forefront of his drive. He has worked within different management structures affording him a broad and balanced approach to championing education. He is focused on giving children the inspiration and belief to be the best individual they can grow to be.
Nic studied Modern Foreign Languages at the University of Wolverhampton and completed a degree in Modern Foreign Languages in 1993.
A teacher since 1995, Nic has been a senior leader in a variety of mainstream settings in Macclesfield, Winsford and Warrington and is passionate about providing excellent pastoral care, holistic education and helping young people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Jo completed a Maths degree and trained as a teacher before working in a mainstream setting for 7 years.
She has been at Kassia for 15 years and in that time has trained further as the SENDCo with the SENDCo qualification and a post graduate degree in Specific learning difficulties. Jo is a qualified Access Arrangements Assessor and is currently completing the Inclusive Leaders Course to ensure that every learner gets the support they need to thrive.
Anna graduated as a teacher after completing her PGCE at Edge Hill University.
She has since taught in specialist education settings for the last 20 years and has gained extensive experience in catering for children with a range of diverse learning styles and needs.
She firmly believes that fostering nurturing and inclusive relationships in the classroom is key to breaking down barriers to learning, enabling all young people access to an education that they deserve.
Anna is committed to promoting the confidence and belief in all pupils that they can accomplish their goals and aspirations.
Kirsty has worked within education for over 17 years. She joined The Kassia Family in 2011 and has had many different roles within the school. She has achieved many qualifications in therapeutic work, pastoral care and safeguarding and is a qualified mental health first aider. Her passion has always been pastoral care and supporting young people by working closely with education and external agencies to ensure learners get the support they need.
