School Development Lead (South)

Witherslack Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Oxford is seeking an experienced professional for the School Development Team. This role involves increasing student attainment by supporting schools in curriculums and development plans. The ideal candidate is a qualified teacher with senior leadership experience and a passion for education. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, with a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Travel across the UK is necessary as part of the role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Teacher pension

Comprehensive induction and training

40 days holiday

Medicash Health Plan

Cycle to Work

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a degree or equivalent.
• Experience at senior leadership level.
• Ability to work as an integral part of leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Boost student attainment through curriculum development.
• Support senior leadership teams in school development.
• Travel nationwide to visit schools.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Organizational skills

Classroom Management

Behavioral Health

Classroom Experience

Mediation Experience

Special Education

Conflict Management

Teaching

Experience with Children

Public Speaking

Word Processing

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Families all over the country trust us to give their child the best - the best education the best care and the chance to build the best possible future. Its a challenge that were proud to take on and determined to fulfil. To succeed we need to ensure that our schools continue to meet the high standards theyre renowned for. Thats why were looking for an experienced and inspiring professional to be part of our School Development Team. As part of a skilled and dedicated team youll make every Witherslack School the best that it can be. Its a task that comes with some exciting development opportunities.

The Role

Our schools offer state-of-the-art learning resources specialist facilities and qualified experienced staff. With your help theyll perform at their best in every single area. Using your expert knowledge and passion for curriculum development and innovation you will be boosting you peoples attainment youll visit our schools and identify priorities for improvement. its a great opportunity to work closely with our senior leadership teams supporting them to develop their schools and curriculums so that our students receive the very best education possible. Where change is required you will be part of a team that supports development plans and drive the process of development whilst maintaining the Witherslack Groups vision and values. As our organisation continues to grow and expand were determined to ensure that every young persons future is in the very best hands.

Your Profile

Like us theres nothing you want more than to see young people thrive and you make this passion count through your professional expertise. A qualified teacher with a degree (or equivalent) and experience at senior leadership level you blend an approachable and consultative nature with an academic viewpoint. Your expert perspective helps you spot exactly where improvements need to be made 0 and with your drive and energy you inspire others to follow processes that lead to development. You will be organised and good with people you will be able to work as an integral part of the leadership teams and a champion of best practice. As youll be visiting schools nationwide youll need a full UK driving license and the willingness to travel.

About us

Witherslack Group is a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social emotional and mental health needs communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions Aspergers syndrome speech language and communication needs) complex learning needs and challenging behaviours. Each school has its own specialist therapeutic team including Educational Psychologists Speech and Language therapists Psychotherapists Mental Health Practitioners and Occupational Therapists. 100% of our young people go on to further education training or employment. Our growth plans mean that not only can we improve outcomes for more young people but there will be even more incredible opportunities for our teams to develop too.

For children with complex challenging needs the level of education and care must go above and beyond. Thats what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams were proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational schools and homes and ethos help us achieve the best possible short were enhancing life opportunities.

Reward

Our salary and benefits package is among the best in our sector. It includes a competitive salary Teacher pension if applicable or a contributory pension up to 5% comprehensive induction and ongoing training 40 days holiday (including bank holidays (to be taken during school holidays only). We also offer extensive group staff benefits such as Medicash Health Plan / Employee Assistance Cycle to Work Enhanced sick pay. Witherslack conducts DBS Enhanced checks and cover the cost of all new employees. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Robert James Head of School Development .

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all selections of the community.

Key Skills

• Experience Working With Students
• Organizational skills
• Classroom Management
• Behavioral Health
• Classroom Experience
• Mediation Experience
• Special Education
• Conflict Management
• Teaching
• Experience with Children
• Public Speaking
• Word Processing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1