Deputy Head Teacher

Job Description

As Deputy Head Teacher at Luxborough Court School, part of the Witherslack Group, this is your chance to shape our school before weve even opened our doors. And once they are wide open, youll help transform the lives of up to 150 young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder aged 5-19 educating, inspiring, engaging and realising their potential.Working with the Head Teacher, youll set the vision for the future of the school, putting the right people and plans in place to see that our young peoplewhatever their needsleave the school feeling proud of what theyve achieved and what theyrecapable of. And with the backing of the broader management team, a range of supporting specialists and state-of-the-art-facilities, we know were all set for a bright future.Be YourselfThats why were looking for someone whos pretty unique. Ultimately, youre an outstanding Secondary teacher who has a genuine passion and working knowledge of SEN. But, as importantly, youre someone who is resilient, innovative and has the type of enthusiasmthats infectious, so that you bring about change in a positive way. Youre also sensitive, respectfully challenging, patient and kind: just the type of leader our young people, staff and community can relate to.Be InspiredFor children and young people with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. Thats what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. We are a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young peoplewith social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions, Aspergers Syndrome, speech, language and communication needs), complex learning needs and challenging behaviours. We have a reputation for excellenceand of achieving the highest possible outcomes. In short, were enhancing life opportunities.Luxborough Court School is a brand new modern purpose built school that was completed in 2017. It is registered for 150 pupils aged 519 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.There are approximately 20 classrooms, comprising a mixture of general teaching rooms for all year groups and more specialised science, food tech and DT classrooms. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities and there is a bespoke 6th form suite.There are a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support packages.The School benefits from extensive outdoor space, including an area for the delivery of horticulture.There is a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds and a fenced off multi-use games area.There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station one mile away, providing London Underground Central Line services to central London and other Essex towns. The road links are good and the site is located adjacent to the M11 although accessto it is approximately 2.3 miles south at Woodford Junction 4. The M11 links from Cambridge to London.Be RewardedThe benefit of doing a role like this is it feels good and gives you a sense of hard-won achievement and progress. There are also some outstanding rewardsin fact, our salary and benefits package is one of the best in the sector. It includes: A highly competitive salary Full school holidays Teacher pension scheme or a range of flexible pension options to suit personal circumstances (where applicable) A comprehensive, market-leading induction and on-going training Extensive Group staff benefits, such as a Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance and Cycle to Work Scheme Free lunches Free DBS Enhanced checks for all new employeesWe strongly believe that people should have choice and flexibility when it comes to saving for the future. As such we offer membership of the Teachers Pensions Scheme if you are eligible to join. We also offer a flexible alternative option to theTeachers Pension Scheme that allows you to opt out and receive an allowance of 15% of your base salary and free life insurance. If you take this option you are also able to join our Scottish Widows Group Pension Scheme where your employee contributions arematched up to 5%.Visits to the school prior to application are encouraged. For further information please contact Robert James (Executive Head Teacher) on .Interview Dates TBC.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 are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.