Up to£53,835 + Excellentbenefits
Pleasenote: Early Years experience is beneficial but not essential forthis role.
ThoseHuge SmallVictories
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 putin
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
OversandsSchool is an independent specialist day school providing highquality education, based in Witherslack, Cumbria. The school meetsthe needs of a diverse group of pupils with a range of complexlearning needs, social and emotional difficulties and challengingbehaviours.
“Here we know every pupil, theirstory, how we can help and importantly how they can succeed.” Thisstatement is brought to life through a dedicated lower schooldesigned with input from the pupils; an upper school that offers abroad and impressive range of subjects; and a vocational andpost-16 provision that delivers extensive courses and opportunitiesled by experts in theirfield.
Whatwe do for you
Weknow you’re going to do great things. For your hard work andcommitment, we reward you with the best salary andbenefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll getto bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to thelives of our young people – plus you’llget:
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 young people come from all walks of life, diversebackgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflectsthat diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspireour young people to be themselves. You’ll be more thanaTeacher, you’ll be able to connect with ourpupils because of:
– Your ‘can do’attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to helpothers– Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject canhave on young lives– The ability to relate your subjectto each pupil and build great relationships with your class– Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department– You’ll also need previous teaching experience and haveQualified TeacherStatus
Interestedin joining us?
AtWitherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committedto creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valuedand that they truly belong.
Asa specialist provider of education and care for children and youngpeople with special educational needs, we understand the importanceof embracing individuality and championing difference- especiallywhen it 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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