Overview
You'll work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll collaborate with the Head Teacher to set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring the right people and plans are in place so that our young people leave feeling proud of what they have achieved. Resilience and dedication are essential – the small victories you achieve will be something you can be truly proud of. Our pupils come from diverse backgrounds, and our staff reflects that diversity, enabling teams to engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.
Responsibilities
Alongside the Head Teacher, you'll set the vision for the school, build high‑quality teaching teams, enhance learning quality, and model behaviours that promote positive learning and engagement for all pupils.
Qualifications
- Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership and management experience
- Drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning
- Understanding of what good behaviours for learning look like
- Effective leadership and coaching skills
- Knowledge of how to use interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team
Location and Environment
Located in the rural community of Alvescot, Sandwell, our tranquil setting offers a supportive learning and therapeutic environment for our small cohort of students with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's and SEMH. The school has recently been rated Good by Ofsted.
Benefits
- Training: full induction and on‑the‑job training
- Holiday: full school holidays
- Progression: opportunities for career development and promotion from within the group
- Flexible benefits: including life insurance options
- Pension: Teachers’ Pension and an attractive TPS alternative
- Wellbeing: a range of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance
- Medical cover: reimbursement for optician, dentist appointments and high‑street discounts
- Excellent facilities: beautiful working environments with easy access to local amenities
- Refer a friend scheme: £1,000 bonus per referral
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is core to Witherslack Group. We celebrate diverse perspectives, champion neurodiversity, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices accessible and supportive. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Safeguarding
This role requires an enhanced DBS check, including an online search; the employer covers the cost. Witherslack Group remains committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This role is active and open for application.
