Assistant Head Teacher

Location: Fillongley Ward

£60,145 - £66,368 excellent benefits Those 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. Theres 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 Get out what you put in Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs .

Alongside the Head Teacher, youll 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 theyve achieved. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre 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, youll 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 well be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND We are proud to announce our plans to expand the Secret Garden school opening in the Autumn of 2026. This will take the form of a purpose-built, state-of-the-art primary campus and will cater for up to 40 pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

This exciting new opportunity will continue to serve Coventry and the wider communities; and will further enhance the first-class service that the Secret Garden has always delivered. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil will continue to receive an outstanding educational experience, with individual progress, care, and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. What we do for you We know youre 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, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:
Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday:
Youll work hard at WG, so youll 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 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 Bring your whole-self to work 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.

Youll be more than an Assistant Head Teacher, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

- Youllneed previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status - Youll 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 Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they…