Assistant Head Teacher

Witherslack Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational group as an Assistant Head Teacher, where you will make a significant impact on young people's lives. You'll work with children facing challenges, supported by a skilled team in a well-resourced environment. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays off

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible benefits

Access to wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Pension options

Modern working environments

Referral bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience required.
• Leadership and management experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with ASD and SEMH needs.
• Set vision for the school's future alongside Head Teacher.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

£57,831 - £63,815 + Excellent benefits

Our Assistant Head Teachers are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating these 'huge small victories'. While they may seem small, they significantly impact our students' lives.

Get out what you put in

You will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Alongside the Head Teacher, you'll set the vision for the school's future, ensuring the right people and plans are in place to help our young people leave feeling proud of their achievements. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the rewards of your efforts will be meaningful.

It can be a challenging journey, but the positive progress will be worth it. As an Assistant Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll receive comprehensive support from the management team and specialists. Our colleagues are highly skilled, the school environments are well-resourced, and we will support you every step of the way to build a rewarding career in teaching.

One of the best environments in SEND

Avon Park School's transformational impact is recognized by parents, carers, and professionals. Its strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations has earned it an Outstanding Ofsted rating. All staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils develop academically, emotionally, and personally, including those with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's, or SEMH, helping them become confident and capable young people.

What we do for you

We value your dedication and reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training

• Holidays: Full school holidays off

• Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our group

• Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance

• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance

• Medical cover: Reimbursement for opticians, dentists, and discounts

• Pension options: Including Teachers' Pension and attractive alternatives

• Facilities: Modern, well-equipped working environments

• Referral bonus: £1,000 for each successful referral

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse student body reflects our workforce. To connect effectively with pupils, you should have:

• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status

• Leadership and management experience

• A drive to improve teaching and learning quality

• Understanding of good behaviour for learning

• Leadership and coaching skills

• Interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best, and so do our teams. You can build a meaningful career with a purpose-led employer in an environment that values authenticity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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