Assistant Head Teacher – Specialist Education
£60,145 – £66,368 + excellent benefits.
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. These small victories add up to make a big difference. The role works alongside the Head Teacher to set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring the right people and plans are in place to help children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs leave feeling proud of what they have achieved.
Responsibilities
- Work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
- Set the vision for the school, ensuring that the necessary people and plans are in place.
- Support the Head Teacher and wider management team, and collaborate with specialist staff to achieve positive learning outcomes.
- Lead, coach and develop the school team, creating a rewarding and well‑resourced environment for staff and students.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of a well‑resourced, child‑centred educational experience that prioritises individual progress, care and wellbeing.
- Work as part of the secret garden campus opening (up to 40 pupils) and help develop a new state‑of‑the‑art primary campus.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status.
- Leadership and management experience.
- Drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning.
- Understanding of good behaviours for learning.
- Effective leadership and coaching skills.
- Knowledge of how to use interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team.
Benefits
- Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
- Full school holidays.
- Career progression and promotion from within the group.
- Flexible benefits – you can increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance.
- Wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance.
- Medical cover to claim back costs for optician or dentist appointments.
- High‑street discounts.
- Pension options – Teachers Pension and attractive TPS alternative.
- Beautiful working environments with top‑notch facilities.
- Recommend a friend scheme – £1,000 bonus for each successful referral.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer. If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we will be there every step of the way.
The Witherslack Group will cover the cost of an enhanced DBS check and an online search. This post is subject to a DBS check and an online search.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This role is a full‑time, permanent position in an inclusive education environment.
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