Deputy Head Teacher

Witherslack Group; Old Wheatley; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday entitlement

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Pension

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Beautiful working environments

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher for Chilworth House Lower School on a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover, commencing February 2027. The role requires QTS and at least 2 years in leadership, with a clear drive to raise teaching and learning standards.

You will work with the Head Teacher to secure the right staff and plans to support pupils with SEND. You’ll lead a dedicated team in a nurturing, high‑performing environment, benefiting from strong management support and excellent

Qualifications

• Requires QTS and teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership/management experience.
• Demonstrated drive to raise teaching and learning quality.
• Understanding of what constitutes good education practice.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for Chilworth House Lower School alongside the Head Teacher.
• Ensure we have the right people and plans to support pupils with SEND.
• Work collaboratively with senior staff and the wider group to deliver outcomes.
• Provide leadership and resilience in a demanding educational environment.

Skills

QTS

Leadership experience

Management experience

Teaching experience

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

£66,956 - £73,827 Plus Excellent Benefits

This is a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover position commencing February 2027, with applications closing on 3rd November 2026 and interviews taking place on 11th November 2026.

Please note that this role is for our primary school site.

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’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst 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 that you achieve 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

Family values are at the heart of everything at Chilworth House Lower School. From the unique curriculum model which centres around ‘valuing education’ to the progression of the social and emotional skills of every pupil. The environment is one of inspiration and aspiration, where every day is an opportunity to progress and succeed. This nurturing and family orientated culture sets Chilworth House apart and this is evidenced both in terms of academic progress and our recent Ofsted rating of Outstanding.

What we do for you

Benefits

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 an opticians or dentist appointment and 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, You’ll Be Able To Connect With Our Pupils Because Of

• You’ll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status
• You’ll also need a minimum of 2 years leadership and management experience
• Your drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning
• Your understanding of what good