Primary Teacher

Witherslack Group; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational provider for children with special needs in Sutton Coldfield seeks a dedicated Primary Teacher. In this role, you will support children with Autism and other learning needs, fostering their abilities and self-esteem. A qualified teacher with previous experience in teaching is essential. Our company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for both staff and students with excellent benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

Full school holidays

Professional development opportunities

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Medical cover

Wellbeing tools and assistance

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is required.
• Ability to relate subjects to pupils' needs.
• Willingness to engage with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with Autism and other needs.
• Support learning and development in pupils.
• Help raise young people's self-esteem.

Skills

Teaching experience

Passion for teaching

Ability to connect with pupils

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Up to £65,283 + 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’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, 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

Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Greenholm School is an independent, specialist day school providing high‑quality education based in South West London. The school meets the needs of pupils with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties – and was recently rated Good by Ofsted.

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 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.

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 optician or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts.

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools.

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 primary aged children 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

Interested in joining us?

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.

E‑EO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.