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Teacher (Primary or Secondary) - Queensmead House School
Location: Windsor, with views of Windsor Castle Hours: Full-time Salary: £58,941 + Talent Related Living Adjustment (TLR)
Our Philosophy: The Huge Small Victories
We strive to influence even the smallest improvements in the lives of our young people. These "huge small victories"—such as a pupil staying engaged in a lesson—are what make our work deeply rewarding. Helping children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, complex disabilities, or behavioural challenges is meaningful but requires resilience and determination. You’ll thrive in an environment where every step forward is celebrated, despite challenges.
About the Role
Witherslack Group provides inclusive, high-quality education for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). We equip learners with the skills to flourish, build confidence, and develop independence—backed by dedicated support teams, including psychologists, therapists, and teaching assistants.
You’ll work at Queensmead House School (QHS), a ** Specialist SEND day school** rated Good by Ofsted, situated on a historic site with inspiring landscapes. Our staff are highly trained, and our collaborations with families are proactive and empowering.
Key Responsibilities
As a Teacher (primary or secondary), you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging, structured lessons to cater to diverse learning needs, including:
- SEN, particularly Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
- Communication difficulties (e.g., speech, language, non-verbal learning)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Behavioural challenges
- Build supportive relationships with pupils, ensuring emotional needs are met alongside academic goals.
- Collaborate with Specialist therapists, Senior Leaders, and support staff to personalise education.
- Monitor student progress using lawful safeguarding frameworks, providing holistic assessment and recommendations.
- Involve parents in progress and support strategies, fostering partnerships for success.
- Resources and develops peers, contributing to a collegial working environment.
- Ensure rigorously inclusive practice aligns with Ofsted Good grade, upheld by high-teed safeguarding & welfare protocols.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent overseas qualification.
- Proven teaching experience in a setting that supports SEN and SEMH is essential.
- Commitment to lifelong learning with processes like CPD committed to supporting ongoing professional development.
- A deep understanding of individual needs and ability to accommodate Communication & Sensory differences.
- Patient, caring, and resilient approach with empathy for diverse abilities.
- Flexible mindset to adapt routines and approaches according to inclusion needs.
- Safeguarding awareness/commitment to robust Safer Recruitment practices.
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Why Join Us?
We believe our team deserves exceeding rewards, so we provide:
Salary & Finance:
- Upfront £58,941 + TLR (varies by region).
- Tailored pension schemes, including Teachers’ Pension and our very competitive Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) alternative.
Work-Life Balance:
- Full access to school holidays (no term-time overwork).
- Healthcare benefits covering doctor/dental/optician costs with reduced rates for chronic health issues.
Career & Wellbeing:
- Individualized support and training to maximize skills.
- Career progression—almost all HeadTeacher/leadership roles originated from within Witherslack Group.
- Wellbeing resources for mental and emotional support.
- Customer assistance—confidential access to professional support.
- Payment for further qualifications through approved courses.
Flexible & Inclusive Environments:
- Blend of benefits (e.g., flexible hours, dental plans, insurance customization).
- Early access to discounts at high-street retailers, further adding value.
- Physical facilities among the best in specialist education.
- Employees can refer like-minded educators (with £1,000 bonuses).
Purpose & Place: Our five in-house schools located in historic sites—each offering a nurturing environment.
Our schools are:
- Hennerton Trust: Seminars in Education in Glasgow, Surrey
- Erskine: Secondary provision in South London across Fitzrovia/Swanlea
- Lostock Grange:☆Star *** Providers in Lancashire
- Clareford House: London primary & secondary in Greenwich
- Southзикham Hall School: Comprehensive SEN specialism in Sussex
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
We champion neurodiversity and create a welcoming community realigning education vibrations with youthful spearheads.
As a firm believer in:
- Level progress for every individual (within datasets for reaching Top Tees Accreditation).
- Equity & access whilst maintaining motivated, skilled staff, alumni support, and a welcoming educator network.
- Putting CPD first (continuous follow-up) to maintain top education outcome quality and job satisfaction.
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Objectives: Building an Understanding of Support We Offer
Demy Financial Needs:
- Bespoke educational opportunities and structured assistantships through tailored intervention. Values We Champion: Every decision at Witherslack speaks to the personality rich abundances within:
- Flexible perspective, ensuring responsiveness to honesty, and reported views.
- Being part of a network earning trust and pride.
By promoting:
- Equity-minded equality foci, nurturing mutual respect across viewer points.
- Equitable wellbeing (physical, mental, emotional) within work settings.
In Conclusion: Inclusion Principles
We deeply embrace and celebrate individuality from onset, advocating recognition of unique needs within the setting. Witherslack stands as a sedulous learning environment for difference. You’ll revel in working outside mashed lines by sharing expertise ensuring future developments, not just disparity management but fostering substantial inclusion structures.
LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity & Cultural Awareness Practices:
We celebrate diversity through sexual orientation, gender identity, background, disability involvement & practices aligning forward with lifespan development cohesion and shared purpose community.
Application and Adjustments:
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Supporting Adjustments: Should you require neurodivergent, physical- or mental-access accommodations during recruitment we can assist—please mention during recruitment outreach so necessary support arrangements can be made.
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Safeguarding Certification: All roles comply with enhanced DBS checks at no cost to candidates plus online identity confirmation procedures, no penalties.
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Equal Opportunities & Commitment to Safeguarding: Our preference policy is open, recognising shared interest within recruitment integrity. For further specifics (ex-offm ordeal policy, Child Protection Policy), please explore the respective provided links.
Next Steps
- Join a sector trusted today, highly rated for Special Educational Needs, helping to transform lives through respected voices and huge small ways.
To explore the role’s full detail, including person specification, we invite applications engaged to knowing more.
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