Assistant Head Teacher & DSL for Autism Education

Witherslack Group; Camberley; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

School holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Pension scheme

Great facilities

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

You will hold DSL responsibilities, require QTS with primary training, and bring experience of autism-inclusive practices to ensure safe, engaging learning for 4–11-year-olds within a high-quality, disability-aware setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with primary teaching training and experience.
• Proven experience teaching across the primary age range.
• Strong understanding of autism and inclusive practice.
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection, with DSL responsibilities.
• Leadership or middle-management experience (Assistant Head Teacher or similar).
• Ability to lead curriculum development and improve learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the primary age range with flexibility to cover all year groups.
• Lead safeguarding and wellbeing as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Collaborate with Head Teacher and staff to set school vision.
• Liaise with families, statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Drive inclusion and an accessible, bespoke curriculum.

Skills

QTS with primary training

Primary teaching experience

Autism awareness

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership experience

Curriculum knowledge

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

You will hold DSL responsibilities, require QTS with primary training, and bring experience of autism-inclusive practices to ensure safe, engaging learning for 4–11-year-olds within a high-quality, disability-aware setting.