Primary Teacher

The Witherslack Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Full induction and on-the-job training

Holiday

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Pension

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Excellent facilities

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher to join our SEND-focused environments. You’ll bring passion for teaching, relate content to each pupil, and help build a dynamic department. Prior teaching experience and QTS are required, with a commitment to inclusive practices.

Join a supportive team with in-house specialists and well-resourced school settings, offering opportunities for professional growth and a rewarding teaching career.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) are required.
• Ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build strong classroom relationships.
• Enthusiasm and expertise to contribute to building your department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to pupils with diverse needs.
• Support learning and SEN provision within the school.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create inclusive teaching environments.

Skills

Team player

Teaching passion

Subject relationship building

Department building

Qualified Teacher Status

Teaching experience

Job description

• Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Your genuine passion for Teaching and the impact your subjects 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
• You'll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status

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, to 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

Oversands School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Grange-over-SandsWitherslack, Cumbria. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with a range of complex learning needs, social and emotional di?culties and challenging behaviours.

"Here we know every pupil, their story, how we can help and importantly how they can succeed." This statement is brought to life through a dedicated lower school designed with input from the pupils; an upper school that offers a broad and impressive range of subjects; and a vocational and post-16 provision that delivers extensive courses and opportunities led by experts in their field., At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

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.

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 to 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 an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here
• A recommend a 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 Primary Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of