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Join a leading educational organization dedicated to supporting children with special needs. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you will work in a fulfilling environment, helping students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and SEMH develop their abilities. Enjoy excellent benefits, training, and career progression opportunities in a supportive team setting.
Up to GBP51,763 + Excellent benefits
Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We call these huge small victories—small on the surface but making a big difference over time.
Get out what you put in
You'll work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Your role is to help them learn, develop their abilities, and boost their self-esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the huge small victories you achieve will be truly rewarding.
While the journey can be tough, positive progress will make it worthwhile. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll receive comprehensive support from in-house psychologists, teaching assistants, and therapy professionals. Our colleagues are experts, our school environments are well-resourced, and we’re committed to supporting your career development.
The transformational impact of Avon Park School is recognized by parents, carers, and professionals. Its strong ethos of "high expectations and aspirations for every child" has led to an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
All staff — teaching, pastoral, and therapy — work collaboratively to ensure each pupil develops academically, emotionally, and personally. This whole-school approach helps pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's, or SEMH grow into capable, confident young people eager to succeed.
We believe you'll do great things. In return for your dedication, we offer the best salary and benefits in the education sector, including:
Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
Holiday: Full school holidays
Progression: Many of our leaders have been promoted from within
Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance
Pension: Various pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension and attractive TPS alternatives
Wellbeing: Tools and support including employee assistance programs
Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
Facilities: Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
Referral bonus: GBP1,000 for each successful friend referral
Our students come from diverse backgrounds, and our staff reflect that diversity. To connect effectively with pupils, you should:
Have a positive, proactive attitude and be a team player
Be passionate about Maths and its impact on young lives
Relate your subject to each pupil and build strong relationships
Be enthusiastic and capable of developing your department
Have previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status
We are committed to providing the best for our young people and our staff. You deserve a meaningful career in a purpose-led environment where you can be yourself.
The Witherslack Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online checks. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community sections.
For more details, including the full job description and person specification, please click here.
To view our ex-offenders policy, click here.
Our Child Protection Policy is available in the 'Parents and Carers' section of our website. All our schools can be found here.
Keywords: Special Education, Careers in Care, Careers in Special Education, Working with Children, SEMH, SEN, ASD