£64,691 -
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
£71,330 + excellent
benefits
Please
note: The closing date for applications is 10th February 2026, with
interviews scheduled for Tuesday 24th February
Those
Huge Small Victories
Our
Deputy 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
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. 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. You will need to be
resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you
achieve will be something you're really proud
of.
It can be a tough journey,
but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a
Deputy 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.
One
of the best environments in
SEND
Dovetree
School is an independent specialist day school providing high
quality education. Based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, the school is
rated Good by Ofsted, and meets the needs of a diverse group of
pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Heath (SEMH) needs,
alongside a range of other associated
conditions.
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 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
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 more than a Deputy 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 a minimum of 2 years
leadership and management experience
- Your drive
to raise the quality of teaching and learning
-
Your understanding of what good behaviours for learning look
like
- Your effective leadership and coaching
skills
- Your knowledge of how best to use your
interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff
team
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.
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 and person specification, please
click
here.
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view our ex-offenders policy please click
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