Witherslack Group
Head Teacher
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Head Teacher
£84,699 - £98,106+ excellent benefits
Those Huge Small Victories
Our 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 difference.
The transformative impact of Avon Park School is consistently recognised by parents, carers, and professionals alike. The school's success in engaging pupils is rooted in its strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations for every child, reflected in its Outstanding Ofsted rating. At Avon Park, we believe that anything is possible. Our school motto - Dream, Believe, Achieve - reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of belief and determination.
Staff across teaching, pastoral, and therapy teams work seamlessly together to support each pupil's academic, emotional, and personal development. This joined-up, whole-school approach empowers pupils with ADHD, autism, and SEMH needs to develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to succeed and thrive.
Get out what you put in
You will be working with children and young people with complex educational needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.
You will 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 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 will help you build a rewarding 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:
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- Bonuses: 10% performance based bonus and a long-term incentive plan which can equate to 30% of salary each year
- 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 have been promoted from within our group
- Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
- Medical cover you'll be eligible for BUPA healthcare and a health scheme covering dental and eye care
- Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative
- 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 be able to connect with our pupils because of:
- Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- You're an outstanding and inspirational leader
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to help lead and build the school
- You'll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status
- You'll also need a minimum of 3 years experience in a Deputy Head Teacher role
Interested in joining us?
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.
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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.
For a full job description please click here and for the person specification, please click here.
For an informal conversation regarding this role please contact Emma Pearce, Regional Director via email - emma.pearce@witherslack.org to arrange a call back.
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.
Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
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