Deputy Head Teacher

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; Westbury; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

School holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Teachers’ Pension

Wellbeing support

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group Ltd is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher to lead and develop a school for children and young people with ASD/SEMH needs. Working with the Head Teacher, you will set the vision, build a capable staff team and ensure high standards of teaching and behaviour.

You’ll be supported by a strong management network, enjoy generous benefits and holidays, and play a key role in delivering positive outcomes for learners across challenging circumstances.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience with Qualified Teacher Status.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership and management experience.
• Drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning.
• Understanding of good behaviours for learning and interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team.
• Support DSL through a DDSL capacity.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for the future of the school alongside the Head Teacher.
• Lead and coach the school leadership team and teaching staff.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour across the school.
• Collaborate with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support pupils.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Teaching experience

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Salary & Benefits

£63,688 - £70,275

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’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.

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.

Location

The Eaves is a tranquil setting in the rural community of Westbury. It brings together education, care and therapeutic support for our young people, providing the perfect backdrop to realise their full potential.

We primarily support young people with ADHD, ASD, SLCN and SEMH, and have recently been rated Good by Ofsted.

What we do for you

• 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
• 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
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
• Bring your whole-self to work

Responsibility & Requirements

• 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 behaviours for learning look like
• Your effective leadership and coaching skills
• Your knowledge of how best to use your interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team
• Support DSL through a DDSL capacity

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

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.

Mission

We are the leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.