£64,691– £71,330 + excellentbenefits
Pleasenote: This role is due to commencein January2027.
ThoseHuge Small Victories
OurDeputy Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even thesmallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate thelittle things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of ouryoung people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We callthese huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on thesurface, 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 plans in place to see that our young people leavefeeling 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 aDeputy 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
Millcourt School isan independent specialist day school providing high qualityeducation, based in Shelf, Yorkshire. The school meets the needs ofa diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health(SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associatedconditions.
The refurbishedhistoric mill building has become a thriving and engagingeducational environment. Pupils who have often had a background ofmultiple school placements are now part of a school that simply‘gets them’ and is committed to working with them to achieve andsucceed.
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
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
Ouryoung people come from all walks of life, with diverse backgroundsand a wide range of needs. Our workforce reflects that diversity,enabling our teams to engage, encourage and inspire every youngperson to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Deputy Head Teacher– you’ll be a compassionate, creative and inspiring leader who iscommitted to achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil. Tobe successful in this role, you’ll have:
–Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and previous teachingexperience.
– Significant experience working withchildren and young people with Special Educational Needs andDisabilities (SEND).
– Ideally, experienceworking across both primary and secondary phases within awhole-school setting.
– A minimum of two years’leadership and management experience.
– A strongfocus on achieving positive outcomes for young people, recognisingsuccess goes far beyond academic achievement.
– Acreative and flexible approach to teaching, learning and schoolleadership, with the ability to adapt to meet individualneeds.
– A passion for raising the quality ofteaching and learning across the school.
– Aclear understanding of what effective behaviours for learning looklike and how to embed them.
– Effectiveleadership, coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability toinspire and developothers.
Interested in joiningus?
For further informationand to arrange an informal visit please contact Ceri Jones (SeniorRecruiter) Ceri.Jones@witherslackgroup.co.uk
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 ofthecommunity.
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