Assistant Head Teacher

5 days ago

Wheatley, United Kingdom Witherslack Group Full time

**As Assistant Head Teacher at Chilworth House Upper School part of the Witherslack Group, you’ll have the chance to lead and shape our school and deliver the kind of education you always wanted to.**

Working as part of the senior leadership team, you will help to 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 - whatever their needs - leave the school feeling proud of whatthey’ve achieved and what they’re capable of. And with the backing of the broader management team, a range of supporting specialists and a plan to greatly enhance our school environment, we know we’re all set for a bright future.

That’s why we’re looking for someone who’s pretty unique. Ultimately, you’re an outstanding teacher who can continue to model this to colleagues in our setting through your teaching commitment, has a genuine passion and working knowledge of SEN in termsof practice and also legislative frameworks. We are also keen to take people forward to interview who can evidence that they have experience of closing the gaps in learning in learners experiencing challenge, particularly in core learning areas, and who specialisesin curriculum and assessment. As importantly, you’re someone who is resilient, innovative and has the type of enthusiasm that’s infectious, so that you bring about change in a positive way. You’re also sensitive, respectfully challenging, patient and kind:just the type of leader our students, staff and community can relate to.

Chilworth House Upper School is a secondary co-educational day special school for pupils aged 11 - 18, for children and young people with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here atWitherslack Group. We are a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties, complex learning needs and challenging behaviours. We have a reputationfor excellence and of achieving the highest possible outcomes. In short, we’re creating life opportunities where none existed before.

**Reward
We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we want to reward you with a salary and benefits package that’s among the best in our sector. You’ll receive a competitive salary, Teacher Pension Scheme or a range of flexible pensionoptions to suit personal circumstances(where applicable) and comprehensive induction and ongoing training, as well as extensive Group staff benefits such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance and Cycle to Work Scheme. Witherslack conducts DBS Enhancedchecks and covers the costs for all new employees.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nicola Coates - Senior Administrator on.

For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.

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