Primary Teacher

Witherslack Group; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational provider in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a dedicated Teacher to work with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role requires providing support to help students learn and grow. Successful candidates will have previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status, enjoying a supportive work environment with great development opportunities.

Benefits

Full induction and on the job training

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Pension options, including Teachers' Pension

Medical cover for health appointments

Wellbeing support and tools

Bonus for referring a friend

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience required.
• Must possess Qualified Teacher Status.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and mental health needs.
• Help pupils learn and develop their abilities.
• Build relationships and boost pupils' self-esteem.

Skills

Teaching experience

Resilience

Passion for Teaching

Ability to relate to pupils

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Up to £53,835 + excellent benefits 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 will 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, 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.

What we do for you

Hartwell School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Stockton-on-Tees. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.

• 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 £2,000 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:

• 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


• You'll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status

Qualifications and requirements

Most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group, and the role requires:

• Previous teaching experience


• 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.

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.