Deputy Head Teacher. Job in Hemel Hempstead Education & Training Jobs

£66,555 – £73,539 + Excellent benefits Those Huge Small VictoriesOur Deputy Head 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 differenceGet out what you put inYou\’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs . Alongside the Head Teacher, you\’ll set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what they\’ve achieved. 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 Deputy Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, you\’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team, to a range of supporting specialists. 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 SENDOpening in February 2026, Felden Hall School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school. The school provides education for pupils aged 8-16 and caters to children with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Hemel Hempstead and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.What we do for youWe 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 trainingHoliday: You\’ll work hard at WG, so you\’ll be rewarded with full school holidaysProgression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers have been promoted from within our groupFlexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits herePension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers\’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternativeWellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discountsBeautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools hereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every timeBring your whole-self to workOur 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 Deputy Head Teacher, you\’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:- You\’ll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status- You\’ll also need a minimum of 2 years leadership and management experience- Your drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning- Your understanding of what good behaviours for learning look like- Your effective leadership and coaching skills- Your knowledge of how best to use your interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff teamInterested 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 hereTo 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 .Special Education/Careers in Care/Careers in Special Education/Working with Children/SEMH/SEN/ASD #J-18808-Ljbffr