Our 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.
You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem.
As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals.
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.
Hartwell School
Hartwell School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Stockton-on-Tees.
The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.
The recent Ofsted rating of Good has established the school as one of the leading specialist provisions in the North East.
Benefits
For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector.
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
* Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
* Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative
* Medical cover: so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
* Beautiful working environments: with the very best facilities
* A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
About Our Young People and Team
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 a Humanities Teacher, you'll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
* Your 'can do' attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
* The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
* You'll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status
Safeguarding
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 will cover the cost) and an online search.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.