Deputy Head Teacher

Witherslack Group; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people. As a Deputy Head Teacher, you will lead a passionate team in a well-resourced environment, ensuring every child achieves their potential. With comprehensive support and opportunities for career progression, this role offers a fulfilling career path in the education sector. The organization values hard work and provides an excellent salary and benefits, including wellbeing support and flexible options. If you are driven to improve teaching quality and foster a positive learning environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid School Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Medical Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Induction and Training

Pension Schemes

Modern Work Environment

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience with Qualified Teacher Status is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role with management experience.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for the school's future alongside the Head Teacher.
• Support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and emotional needs.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Behavior Management

Coaching Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

GBP71,614 - GBP78,000 + excellent benefits

Our Deputy Head Teachers are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating the little things. We call these huge small victories, which, while seemingly small, make a big difference.

Get out what you put in.

You'll work 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 school's future, ensuring we have the right team and plans to help our young people leave feeling proud of their achievements. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the huge small victories you achieve will be a source of pride.

It's a challenging journey, but positive progress makes it worthwhile. As a Deputy Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll receive comprehensive support from the management team and specialists. Our colleagues are experts, the school environments are well-resourced, and we're committed to supporting your career development.

One of the best environments in SEND

Since joining Witherslack Group in 2022, Bramley Hill School, based in Surrey and rated Good by Ofsted, provides high-quality education for pupils with autism and additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues, and behavioral challenges.

What we do for you

We value your hard work and offer the best salary and benefits in the education sector, including:

• Full induction and on-the-job training
• Paid school holidays
• Opportunities for career progression, with many head teachers promoted from within
• Flexible benefits, including options to adjust coverages like life insurance
• Range of pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension and attractive alternatives
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits, including coverage for opticians and dentists, plus discounts
• Modern, well-equipped work environments
• A 'recommend a friend' scheme with GBP1,000 bonuses

Bring your whole self to work

Our diverse young people and workforce reflect the community, fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves. To connect effectively with pupils, you should:

• Have previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status
• Possess at least 2 years of leadership and management experience
• Be driven to improve teaching and learning quality
• Understand good behavioral practices for learning
• Have strong leadership and coaching skills
• Use interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best future, and so do our teams. You should pursue a fulfilling career with a purpose-led employer in an environment that celebrates authenticity.

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

For more details, please view the full job description and person specification.

To view our ex-offenders policy and Child Protection Policy, visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of our website. All our schools can be found here.