Time left to apply: End Date: May 30, 2025 (23 days left to apply)
Job requisition ID: JR102072
Those Huge Small Victories
Our Deputy Head Teachers are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating these "huge small victories". While they may seem minor, they 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. Alongside the Head Teacher, you'll set the vision for the school's future, ensuring the right people and plans are in place to help our young people leave feeling proud of their achievements. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the rewarding "huge small victories" will make it worthwhile.
It can be a challenging journey, but positive steps forward will outweigh the difficulties. As a Deputy Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll receive support from the broader management team and specialists. Your colleagues will be highly skilled, the school will be well-resourced, and we'll support you every step of the way to build a rewarding career in teaching.
One of the best environments in SEND
Opening in February 2026, Felden Hall School is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art school providing education for pupils aged 8-16 with a range of needs including autism and SEMH. This exciting opportunity serves Hemel Hempstead and surrounding communities, with your input at the heart of its development. Our goal is to ensure every pupil has an outstanding educational experience focused on individual progress and care.
What we do for you
We recognize your potential and reward your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits package. You will have opportunities to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference in young people's lives, including:
* Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
* Holidays: Full school holidays as rest periods
* Progression: Many head teachers have been promoted from within our group
* Flexible benefits: Options to customize benefits such as life insurance
* Pension: Range of pension schemes including Teachers’ Pension and attractive TPS alternatives
* Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs
* Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
* Facilities: Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
* Referral bonus: £1,000 bonus for each successful friend referral
Bring your whole-self to work
Our diverse students come from various backgrounds and needs, and our workforce reflects that diversity. You'll connect with pupils through:
* Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status
* At least 2 years of leadership and management experience
* A drive to improve teaching and learning quality
* Understanding of good behavior for learning
* Effective leadership and coaching skills
* Interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team
Interested in joining us?
Our young people deserve the best, and so do our teams. 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 sections of the community.
For the full job description and person specification, please click here.
To view our ex-offenders policy, please click here.
For our Child Protection Policy, visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of our website. All our schools can be found here.
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