£72,858 –£76,154 + excellentbenefits
ThoseHuge Small Victories
OurAssistant Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making eventhe smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebratethe little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some ofour young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. Wecall these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small onthe surface, they add up to make a bigdifference
Getout what you put in
You’ll beworking with children and young people with AutisticSpectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Healthneeds. Alongside the Head Teacher, you’ll set thevision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the rightpeople and plansin place to see that our young peopleleave feeling proud of what they’ve achieved. You will need to beresilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that youachieve will be something you’re really proudof.
It can be a tough journey,but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As anAssistant Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all thesupport you need to succeed, from the broader management team, to arange of supporting specialists. Your colleagues will be the bestat what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced andwe’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build arewarding teachingcareer.
Oneof the best environments inSEND
Luxborough Court Schoolis a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged5 – 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a largesports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally aPremier League football club’s training ground), a bespoke 6th formsuite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used fortherapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefitsfrom extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard gardenin the centre of the school and separate secondary and juniorplaygrounds, with a multi-use gamesarea.
There are good publictransport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away,providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The roadlinks are good – the site is located near the M11, Junction4.
Whatwe do for you
We know you’regoing to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, wereward you with the best salary and benefits package in theeducation sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life andmake a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plusyou’ll get:
Training: A fullinduction and on the jobtraining
Holiday: You’llwork hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full schoolholidays
Progression: Ifcareer development is your thing, most of our head teachers havebeen promoted from within ourgroup
Flexible benefits:meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance –check out our benefits here
Wellbeing:a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employeeassistance
Medical cover soyou can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentistappointment and a host of high-streetdiscounts
Pension: weoffer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs includingTeachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPSalternative
Beautifulworking environments with the very best facilities – check out ourschools here
Arecommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus everytime
Bringyour whole-self to work
Our youngpeople come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and withdifferent needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, sothat our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young peopleto be themselves. You’ll be more than an Assistant Head Teacher,you’ll be able to connect with our pupils becauseof:
– You’ll need previous teachingexperience and have Qualified Teacher Status– You’llalso need leadership and management experience
–Your drive to raise the quality of teaching andlearning
– Your understanding of what goodbehaviours for learning look like
– Youreffective leadership and coaching skills
– Yourknowledge of how best to use your interpersonal skills to develop astrong staffteam
Interestedin joining us?
At WitherslackGroup, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creatingan environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that theytruly belong.
As a specialistprovider of education and care for children and young people withspecial educational needs, we understand the importance ofembracing individuality and championing difference- especially whenit comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives,lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person bringsto our community.
We welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, identities, andabilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employerand are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practicesinclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to supportyou through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll bethere every step of theway.
By building a diverse andinclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, youngpeople and families we serve and ensure every member of our teamcan thrive, grow, and be their authenticself.
The WitherslackGroup is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of itsyoung people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (wewill cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equalopportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections ofthecommunity.
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