Deputy Pastoral Manager

Abbeywood learners need staff who care and intervene. The Pastoral Team are straight-talking but they are also a soft place for our learners to land. It’s a balancing act here but we are all fully invested in the outcomes for our learners. We don’t make excuses for our children but we are determined to find the solutions.

You’ll be part of a team helping to transform the lives of young people with SEN of primary and secondary ages – educating, inspiring, engaging and realising their potential.

Our new Deputy Pastoral Manager will be committed to fulfilling the potential of each and every one of our Young People, no matter what their educational needs (including emotional and social difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions and speech and language communication difficulties.) You will share our belief that all young people are capable of achieving great things.

Abbeywood School opened in January 2019 and like all of our schools, offers state-of-the-art learning resources and well-equipped environments. Our young people will be supported in small class sizes, by well-qualified and experienced staff who are able to offer an extensive range of academic, practical, vocational, sport and leisure activities, to support both a young person’s educational achievements and social and communication skills. 

For children and young people with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. We are a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties, complex learning needs and challenging behaviours. We have a reputation for excellence and of achieving the highest possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. 

Reward

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we want to reward you with a salary and benefits package that’s among the best in our sector. You’ll receive a competitive salary, contributory pension (matched up to 5%), Life Insurance based on two times your annual base salary and comprehensive induction and ongoing training, as well as extensive Group staff benefits such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance and Cycle to Work Scheme. Witherslack conducts DBS Enhanced checks and covers the costs for all new employees.

Holidays: 35 days a year with school holidays accrued from working 42.6 hours rather than 37.

Visits to the school prior to application are encouraged. For further information please contact Helen Cookman – Senior Administrator on 01709 916900

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.