Our Assistant 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. You 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. As an Assistant 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. Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a Premier League football club s training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area. 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 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 Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts 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 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 more than an Assistant 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 leadership and management experience - Your drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning - Your effective leadership and coaching skills - At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. 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. 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. 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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