Up to £65,283 +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
LuxboroughCourt School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for150 pupils aged 5 – 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Thereis a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site wasformally a Premier League football club’s training ground), abespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individualspaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. TheSchool benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large centralcourtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondaryand junior playgrounds, 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.
What we do foryou
We know you’re going todo great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward youwith the best salary andbenefits 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 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 PETeacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils becauseof:
– Your ‘can do’ attitude – a teamplayer who rolls up their sleeves to help others– Yourgenuine passion for teaching PE 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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