Job Description
Our 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.
Avon Park School is part of Witherslack Group. 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 aan Good 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.
Get out what you put inYou will be working with children and young people with complex educational needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.
You will 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 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 will help you build a rewarding career.
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:
Bonuses: 10% performance based bonus and a long-term incentive plan which can equate to 30% of salary each year
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
Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
Medical cover you'll be eligible for BUPA healthcare and a health scheme covering dental and eye care
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 able to connect with our pupils because of:
- Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- You're an outstanding and inspirational leader
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to help lead and build the school
- You'll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status
- You'll also need a minimum of 3 years experience in a Deputy Head Teacher role
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 please click here and for the person specification, please click here .
For an informal conversation regarding this role please contact Emma Pearce, Regional Director via email - to arrange a call back.
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
