Deputy Head Teacher. Job in Chigwell Education & Training Jobs

Witherslack Group; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization located in Chigwell is seeking a dedicated Deputy Head Teacher to make a positive impact on young people with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leadership in education and be committed to achieving the best outcomes for students. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits package

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Employee assistance program

Medical cover

Recommendation bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience.
• Strong drive to raise teaching quality.
• Understanding of effective learning behaviors.
• Proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for the future of the school.
• Work with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• Support colleagues and build a rewarding teaching career.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership and management

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Understanding of teaching behaviors

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Salary: £77,691 - £88,496 + Excellent benefits. Informal visits to see the school and meet the headteacher are encouraged before applying for the position.

About the role

Our Deputy Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people. We celebrate the little things and recognise that for some of our learners, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories, because they add up to make a big difference. Working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, you will help set the vision for the future of the school alongside the Head Teacher, ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to help our young people leave feeling proud of what they have achieved. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, with pride in the huge small victories you help create.

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 receive support from the broader management team and a range of supporting specialists. You will work with colleagues who excel in their roles, in well-resourced school environments, with support every step of the way to build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 - 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Facilities include a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formerly a Premier League football club’s training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite, and other spaces for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden, separate secondary and junior playgrounds, and a multi-use games area.

Good public transport connections: Chigwell Station is less than a mile away with Central Line services to London and Essex. The site is near the M11, Junction 4.

What we offer for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. You’ll be able to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people, including:

• 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: You can adjust benefits such as life insurance

• Pension: We offer a range of pensions including Teachers’ Pension and a TPS alternative

• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including an employee assistance program

• Medical cover: Reimbursement for opticians, dentist appointments and a range of discounts

• Beautiful working environments with exceptional facilities

• Recommend a friend scheme offering a £1,000 bonus

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

Apply

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 (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the Parents and Carers section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.

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