Deputy Head Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Deputy Head Teacher to lead a new state-of-the-art school in Hemel Hempstead. This role is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with diverse needs, fostering a supportive environment that celebrates every small victory. You will collaborate with a committed team, ensuring that every pupil receives an outstanding educational experience. With excellent salary and benefits, including professional development opportunities and a focus on well-being, this position offers a rewarding career path in education.

Benefits

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Pension options

Medical cover

Wellbeing tools

Induction and on-the-job training

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years leadership and management experience.
• Drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for the future of the school.
• Support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and mental health needs.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching Skills

Behavior Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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£65,286 - £72,162 + Excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Our Deputy Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There are many ups and downs, and for some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories, and while they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Alongside the Head Teacher, you’ll set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what they’ve achieved. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Deputy Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team to a range of supporting specialists. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced, and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Opening in February 2026, Felden Hall School is a purpose-built, brand-new, state-of-the-art school. The school provides education for pupils aged 8-16 and caters to children with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs. This exciting new opportunity serves Hemel Hempstead and the wider communities, and you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual progress and care at the core.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Pension: We offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: so you can claim back the cost of things like opticians or dentist appointments, and enjoy a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
• A 'recommend a friend' scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds, and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage, and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Deputy Head Teacher, because you will:

• Have previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status
• Have a minimum of 2 years leadership and management experience
• Drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning
• Understand what good behaviors for learning look like
• Exhibit effective leadership and coaching skills
• Use interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future, and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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