Teacher with Food Tech Specialism

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a General Teacher with experience delivering Food Technology lessons to support students with SEND at Hartwell School in Stockton-on-Tees. You will help students learn, develop abilities and raise self-esteem in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

The role offers excellent benefits and a collaborative team of psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals. The school values a resilient, dedicated educator who can work across inclusive environments and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Food Technology lessons.
• Qualified Teacher Status required.

Skills

Food Technology teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Up to £55,720 + excellent benefits

Please note: This role is suitable for a General Teacher with experience delivering Food Technology lessons or a background in Food Technology.

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 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, Autism, and a range of other conditions. The recent Ofsted rating of Good has established the school as one of the leading specialist provisions in the North East.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things.

• 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 also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams 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, just 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. We live and learn with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (such as Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or speech, language and communication needs), ADHD or complex learning needs. We have the most joined‑up model in SEN, the best environments and we are proud of what we do.

Mission: We are the leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.

We are a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

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.