Assistant Head Teacher

Up to 66368 Excellent benefits

Please Note : This is a primary specialist role

Those Huge Small Victories

Our Assistant Head Teachers 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. Alongside the Head Teacher youll set the vision for the future of the school ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what theyve achieved. 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 Assistant Head Teacher at Witherslack Group youll get all the support you need to succeed from the broader management team to a range of supporting specialists. 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

The transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently witnessed by parents carers and professionals alike. The schools ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result of its strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations for every child and recently achieved an Outstanding rating by Ofsted.

All school staff including teaching pastoral and therapy work in a truly collaborative way to ensure each pupil not only develops academically but also emotionally and personally. This whole school commitment sees pupils with ADHD ASD Aspergers or SEMH grow into capable and confident young people who want to succeed.

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 have been promoted from within our group

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

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

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

• Pension:we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1000 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 Assistant Head Teacher youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

- Youll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status
- Youll also need leadership and management experience

- Your drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning

- Your understanding of what good behaviours for learning look like

- Your effective leadership and coaching skills

- Your knowledge of how best to use your interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team

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