Deputy Head Teacher

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

Job summary

Join JR United Kingdom as a Deputy Head Teacher at Oversands School, an independent specialist school dedicated to pupils with complex educational needs. You will lead a team in creating an inclusive, supportive environment, focusing on the development of each child. A competitive salary and a range of excellent benefits are offered, including training, career progression opportunities, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

School holidays off

Flexible benefits

Various pension schemes

Wellbeing support

Medical benefits and discounts

Supportive working environment

£1,000 bonus for referring a friend

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in an educational setting is essential.
• At least 2 years of leadership and management experience.
• Commitment to enhancing teaching and learning quality.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and SEMH needs.
• Set and manage the vision for the school alongside the Head Teacher.
• Ensure a supportive environment and effective team leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Behaviour Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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

Our Deputy Head Teachers are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people. We celebrate these 'huge small victories'—small on the surface but impactful over time.

Get out what you put in

You will 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, 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, and the victories you achieve will be a source of pride.

While the journey can be challenging, the positive progress will be rewarding. At Witherslack Group, you’ll receive support from the management team and specialists, work with talented colleagues, and benefit from well-resourced environments to help build your teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Oversands School is an independent specialist day school in Witherslack, Cumbria, catering to pupils with complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviours.

"Here we know every pupil, their story, how we can help, and how they can succeed." Our school features a dedicated lower school, a broad upper school curriculum, and vocational and post-16 opportunities led by experts.

What we do for you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Full induction and on-the-job training
• School holidays off
• Opportunities for career progression within the group
• Flexible benefits, including options to adjust cover
• Various pension schemes, including Teachers’ Pension
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance
• Medical benefits, discounts, and other perks
• A supportive working environment with excellent facilities
• A £1,000 bonus for referring a friend

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse workforce reflects the backgrounds of our pupils. To succeed, you should:

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

Interested in joining us?

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

For more details, please see the full job description and person specification here. To view our policies, visit our website.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD