Assistant Head Teacher
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support
T00:00:00
Location:
Newport, Gwent, GB, NP20 1
Contract Type:
Any
Employer:
Witherslack Group
Closing Date: T16:00:07.897
Salary: £59,137 - £65,278 + Excellent Benefits
IntroductionThose Huge Small Victories 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. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.
Getout what you put in
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. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that 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 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.
Oneof the best environments in SEND
Our new Castle fell School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate learning needs. The school provides education for up to 50 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serves Rudgeway and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development.
Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.
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:
- 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
- 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
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 have Qualified Teacher Status
- You’ll also need leadership and management experience
- Your drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning
- Your understanding of what good behaviours for learning look like
- Your effective leadership and coaching skills
- Your knowledge of how best to use your interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team
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,…
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