IT Teacher

Overview

Up to £53,835 + 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.

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.

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 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

Responsibilities and role context

You\’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will support learning, development and self-esteem, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide effective education and care.

Qualifications

Essential: previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Inclusion and safeguarding

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment and workplace practices. If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we\\\’ll be there every step of the way.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. 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.

Useful information

For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To 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.