Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Join Our Team as a Teacher at Witherslack Group!

Salary:
Up to £55,720 + excellent benefits

Note:

This is a maternity cover role until December 2027.

At Witherslack Group, we believe in the power of small wins. Our teachers find fulfillment in making even the tiniest positive changes in the lives of our young people. For some, simply sitting through a lesson can be a monumental achievement. We call these moments "huge small victories," and they accumulate to create a significant impact.

As a Teacher, you will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

Your mission will be to:

• Help students learn and develop their abilities.
• Boost their self-esteem and confidence.
• Celebrate their progress, no matter how small.

• Your positive, can-do attitude and teamwork spirit.
• A genuine passion for teaching and its impact on young lives.
• The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build strong relationships.
• Your enthusiasm and expertise in developing your department.
• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status.

This journey may be challenging, but the positive steps forward will be incredibly rewarding. You'll have the support of in-house psychologists, teaching assistants, and therapy professionals, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.

Located in Witherslack, Cumbria, Oversands School is an independent specialist day school dedicated to providing high-quality education. We cater to a diverse group of pupils with complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviors.

Our commitment to knowing every pupil, their story, and how we can help them succeed is at the heart of our mission.

With a dedicated lower school, a broad upper school curriculum, and extensive vocational and post-16 provisions, we offer a rich educational experience led by experts.

We recognize your hard work and commitment, and we reward you with:

• Training:
  Comprehensive induction and on-the-job training.
• Holidays:
  Enjoy full school holidays to recharge.
• Progression:
  Opportunities for career development, with many leaders promoted from within.
• Flexible Benefits:
  Tailor your benefits, including life insurance options.
• Wellbeing:
  Access to a range of wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
• Medical Cover:
  Claim back costs for appointments like opticians or dentists.
• Beautiful Work Environments:
  Work in well-resourced schools with top-notch facilities.

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is at our core. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we embrace individuality and champion diversity.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Our commitment to inclusivity extends to our recruitment and workplace practices, ensuring that everyone can thrive and grow.

The Witherslack Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our young people!