This is a specialist role within the primary phase of our school. Our Assistant 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. 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. As an Assistant 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. The transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently witnessed by parents, carers and professionals alike. The school s ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result of its strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations for every child and recently achieved an Outstanding rating by Ofsted. All school staff, including teaching, pastoral and therapy, work in a truly collaborative way to ensure each pupil not only develops academically but also emotionally and personally. This whole school commitment sees pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger s or SEMH grow into capable and confident young people who want to succeed. 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 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 Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative 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 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 an Assistant Head Teacher, you ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: - You ll need previous teaching experience and be a qualified Primary Teacher - You ll also need leadership and management experience - Your drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning - Your effective leadership and coaching skills - Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. 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. 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 . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD