Compensation & Benefits
Up to £53,835 + TLR + excellent benefits.
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 a 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 and leaders 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 optician 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
About the Role
You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self‑esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the huge small victories 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 Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in‑house psychologists to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. 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.
Qualifications & Expectations
* Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
* Your genuine passion for teaching English and the impact your subject can have on young lives
* The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
* Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department
* You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status
Opening Details
Opening in Autumn term 2026, Ardenwood School will operate as the primary campus of The Secret Garden School, an all through school spanning primary and secondary across two sites. Ardenwood is a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art primary campus and will cater for up to 40 pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Coventry and the wider communities; you are at the heart of its development.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
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.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
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.
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.
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