Food & Nutrition Instructor (Non-QTS)

27785 - 35259 excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Our Instructors are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs and to some of our young people sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface they add up to make a big difference

Get out what you put in

Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll be there to help them learn develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of.

It can be a tough journey but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As an Instructor at Witherslack Group youll get all the support you need to succeed from in-house psychologists to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Youll be joining Ashbrooke School one of the leading SEN settings in the North East. A purpose-built school with specialist classrooms extensive grounds and sporting facilities plus a new purpose-built primary provision Ashbrooke supports young people with ADHD ASD SEMH and SLCN and was recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What we do for you

We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: Youll work hard at WG so youll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere

• Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%

• Wellbeing:a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical coverso you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host ofhigh-street discounts

• Beautiful working environmentswith the very best facilities check out our schoolshere

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 2000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity so that our teams can engage encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than an Instructor youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
- Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Your genuine passion for Instructing and the impact your subject can have on young lives
- The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department

Interested in joining us

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want with a purpose-led employer in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD