Up to £53,835 +ExcellentBenefits
ThoseHuge Small Victories
Ourteachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallestpositive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the littlethings. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our youngpeople, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call thesehuge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface,they add up to make a bigdifference.
Getout what you put in
You’ll beworking with children and young people with Autistic SpectrumDisorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be thereto help them learn, develop their abilities and raise theirself-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but thosehuge small victories that you achieve will be something you’rereally proud of.
It can be atough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than makeup for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all thesupport you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, toteaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues willbe the best at what they do, the school environments will bewell-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helpingyou build a rewarding teachingcareer.
Oneof the best environments inSEND
Thetransformational effect of Avon Park School is consistentlywitnessed by parents, carers and professionals alike. Theschool’s ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result ofits strong ethos of “high expectations and aspirations for everychild” – and recently achieved a Outstanding rating byOfsted.
All school staff, including teaching,pastoral and therapy, work in a truly collaborative way to ensureeach pupil not only develops academically but also emotionally andpersonally. This ‘whole school’ commitment sees pupils withADHD, ASD, Asperger’s or SEMH grow into capable and confident youngpeople who want tosucceed.
Whatwe do for you
We know you’regoing to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, wereward you with the best salary andbenefits package inthe education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to lifeand make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people –plus you’ll get:
Training: Afull induction 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 andleaders have been promoted from within ourgroup
Flexible benefits:meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance –check out our benefits here
Pension: weoffer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs includingTeachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPSalternative
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
Beautiful workingenvironments 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 a DT Teacher, you’ll be able toconnect with our pupils because of:
–Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleevesto help others– Your genuine passion for and the impactyour subject can have on young lives– The ability torelate your subject to each pupil and build great relationshipswith your class– Your enthusiasm and expertise to buildyour department– You’ll also need previous teachingexperience and have Qualified TeacherStatus
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 ofthe community.
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