Time left to apply: End Date: September 5, 2025 (17 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR102695
Up to £62,771 + Excellent Benefits
Those Huge Small Victories
Our teachers are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating these "huge small victories" that may seem minor but collectively make a significant difference.
Get out what you put in
You’ll work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, helping them learn, develop, and boost their self-esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the rewards of your achievements will be meaningful.
It can be challenging, but the positive progress will be worth it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll receive support from in-house psychologists, teaching assistants, and therapy professionals. Our colleagues are highly skilled, our resources are excellent, and we will support your career development.
One of the best environments in SEND
Lavender Lodge School is housed in an 18th-century building in Mitcham. Our pupils come from various boroughs to experience a transformative love of learning. We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team, and our pupils leave with a sense of achievement.
What we do for you
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* Full induction and on-the-job training
* Full school holidays
* Opportunities for career progression, with many leaders promoted from within
* Flexible benefits, such as life insurance options
* Pension options including Teachers’ Pension and attractive TPS alternatives
* Wellbeing resources and employee assistance programs
* Medical benefits, including optical and dental claims and discounts
* Modern facilities and attractive work environments
* A £1,000 bonus scheme for referrals
Bring your whole-self to work
Our diverse young people and workforce reflect a range of backgrounds and needs. To connect effectively with pupils, you should demonstrate:
* A positive, proactive attitude
* Passion for teaching primary education and its impact
* Ability to build strong relationships with pupils
* Enthusiasm and expertise to develop your department
* Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status
Interested in joining us?
We are committed to providing the best for our young people and our staff. You deserve a fulfilling career in a purpose-led environment where you can be yourself.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community sectors.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here.
To view our ex-offenders policy, click here.
For our Child Protection Policy, visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of our website. All our schools can be found here.
Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
About Witherslack
We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider for special education and care. We celebrate small victories and make positive impacts on young people's lives. We serve children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, communication difficulties, ADHD, and complex learning needs. Our integrated model, excellent environments, and dedicated teams make us proud. Our mission is to be the leading provider of specialist education and care for children with these needs.
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