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Be the Head Teacher you always wanted to be

Head Teacher roles at Witherslack Group

Join us as a Head Teacher and you’ll be given everything you need to create a learning environment that allows staff and pupils to flourish and succeed.

Be the Head Teacher you always wanted to be

As the UK’s leading specialist educational provider, we are always looking to attract new leaders to enable us to inspire more and more young people to find their own story of success. 

As we continue to grow, both in terms of the number of settings we have and also the regions we operate in, we will maintain our sector leading Ofsted ratings, educational outcomes and levels of therapeutic support by ensuring each of our schools is led by a strong and aspirational Head Teacher.

Our schools and learning centres benefit from excellent staffing ratios, small class sizes, highly resourced learning environments and endless academic and vocational options, delivered both within our school settings and also our vocational centres.

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Be supported in your role

At Wiherslack Group, our Head Teachers are supported by Regional Directors, who have experience holding headship posts and other departments across our Group, who provide support. 

This structure of support allows Head Teachers and their Senior Leadership Teams to focus on and deliver the best outcomes for children, young people and their families. 

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Our latest Headteacher roles

Head Teacher

  • location

    South East

  • salary

    £79,489 - £91,539 - Total Reward Package in excess of £135,000

  • bonuses

    Teacher’s Pension, Annual Performance related Bonus 10%, Long-term Incentive Plan (LTIP) equivalent to 30% of salary pa, BUPA Healthcare + Car/car allowance + range of financial & wellbeing benefits

  • closing date

    Closing date : 31/05/2022

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Working with us

To be an outstanding Witherslack Group Head Teacher you’ll be a multi-talented professional, you’ll have great leadership and communication skills; endless enthusiasm, resilience and vision; and a commitment to both the education and the achievement of each and every child.

In return, we will provide you with the opportunity to make a true difference.

You’ll be given both the freedom and support to be able to achieve outstanding outcomes, emotionally, socially and academically, for every child and young person.  Freedom in terms of creating highly personalised curriculums and support through being part of a true Group that can draw on extensive experience and expertise at every level.

You’ll have the privilege of leading our staff through your inspirational leadership, expert support and a commitment to their development. As a Witherslack Group Head Teacher, you’ll ensure that every member of the school staff is dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for our children and young people.

You will help us maintain our ‘Outstanding’ standards and continually deliver the best for our young people.  It will need you to bring your energy and enthusiasm; calmness and consideration; and experience and insight, but we will be with you every step of the way, helping you innovate, develop and succeed.

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Development and support

We’ll help you continue your professional development and ensure you have everything you need. You can expect both support and positive challenge from our Regional Directors, as well as access to specialist teams focused on a range of key areas including school improvement; safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion; assessment and quality evaluation; therapeutic services; and commercial and communication. 

You’ll also have fantastic opportunities to network with other Head Teachers, experienced practitioners and senior Witherslack Group leaders.  

Benefits package

What Witherslack Group can offer you

A very competitive basic salary

10% performance bonus

Long term incentive scheme up to 30% pa

Company car or car allowance option

Teachers' Pension or flexible options

Full school holidays

Private health care for you and your family

Relocation package
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