English Lead Teacher. Job in Mitcham Education & Training Jobs

Witherslack Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs. As a Teacher, you'll work in a supportive environment, helping children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and emotional needs to thrive. With a focus on small victories, you'll have the chance to celebrate each child's progress and contribute to their growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, full school holidays, and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career development. This role is perfect for passionate educators eager to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Pension options

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover

Beautiful working environments

Recommended friend scheme with bonus

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with autistic pupils.
• Ability to communicate using Makaton and other methods.
• Experience in managing challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder in their learning.
• Help develop pupils' abilities and raise self-esteem.
• Create an engaging and accessible curriculum.

Skills

Experience with autistic pupils

Communication skills for non-verbal pupils

Behavior management

Flexibility in teaching ages 4 to 11

Bespoke curriculum delivery

Awareness of autism strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Previous teaching experience

Job description

Up to £62,771 + TLR + excellent benefits

Please note: There is a potential opportunity for TLR with this position upon completion of probation.

The desirable candidate will be able to train and lead on phonics, reading, and writing in Early Years and Primary

Those Huge Small Victories

Our 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. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities, and raise their self-esteem. 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 Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, teaching assistants, and therapy professionals. 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

Lavender Lodge School resides within an 18th-century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience a life-changing love of learning. We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team, and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. We were recently recognized as Good by Ofsted.

Skill set requirements

• Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this
• Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal, e.g., can use Makaton, picture display symbols—we use PECs and PODD—and have experience working with non-verbal pupils
• Have worked with pupils who display challenging behavior but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behavior and understand the function of the behavior
• Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 to 11 years old
• Be able to think outside the box regarding delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum
• Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism, and use of PODD, and be able to use these in practice

What we do for you

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 in 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 and leaders 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 opticians or dentist appointments and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities—check out our schools here
• A recommended 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 Teacher; you'll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Your can-do attitude—a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject can have on young lives
• The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
• Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department
• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status

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

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