Headteacher

Take the lead as Head Teacher at our brand new Luxborough Court School and you’ll be given the platform and freedom to become the Head you’ve always wanted to be. Luxborough Court School is part of Witherslack Group, the highest Ofsted rated national SEN Group in the country. We can promise you all the support you need to take this school on the next step of our journey. To make that step our staff and pupils just need one more thing – an inspiring, passionate and dedicated leader… like you. With our support and your talent, together we can help young people to create their own story of success. 

We are looking for more than a Head Teacher, more than an outstanding leader, we’re looking for that inspirational person that can change the direction of a life, time and time again.

About Luxborough Court School  

Luxborough Court School is a brand new modern purpose built school that was completed in 2017. It is registered for 150 pupils aged 5 – 19 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 access to it is approximately 2.3 miles south at Woodford Junction 4. The M11 links from Cambridge to London.

An inspirational environment, where you can be yourself

Enabling young people to progress and succeed is part of the DNA of Luxborough Court School and this is achieved by a commitment to truly celebrating the individuality and talents of every young person.

The primary provision ensures that a nurturing environment and extensive therapeutic support allows a seamless transition to a secondary school that boasts a broad curriculum and far-ranging vocational offer.

The result is that each young person develops the skills and confidence to achieve both academic and life successes, where they are given the launch pad to release their potential and leave ready to live life to the full.

Our dedicated and talented staff team strive to create a positive, welcoming learning environment where our pupils can pursue academic, vocational or blended pathways. We are extremely proud of our staff team, whose experience and expertise combine to ensure excellent outcomes for every child bringing futures full of hope and aspiration. Our team is particularly skilled at fostering and nurturing resilience and teach the skills and knowledge pupils need to manage their own emotions and self-regulate their behaviour. Our embedded clinical team of educational psychologist, therapist, SALT and occupational therapist, work in a multi-disciplinary manner alongside the educational and pastoral staff to optimise outcomes for our young people.

Who we are looking for

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 achievement of each and every child.

As Luxborough Court School is brand new it has a real focus to gain a judgement of Outstanding at the next Ofsted inspection. We are looking for a Head Teacher who has what it takes to exhibit outstanding leadership, every day, from improving teaching standards, to inspiring our children, to empowering our team to consistently be at their very best. It’s a true team effort to make the step up to Outstanding and at the helm must be one of the best Head Teachers in the SEN sector.

We’ll help you innovate and continue your professional development. You can expect both support and challenge from our Regional Director, as well as access to a range of specialists. These include our School Improvement Partners, Safeguarding, Behaviour and Inclusion Team, Assessment and Quality Evaluation experts, and the Group’s Commercial Team. With this support behind you, plus the best resources in the sector, you will be able to become everything you’ve ever wanted to as an educational leader.

Naturally, you’ll also have the chance to network with our other Head Teachers and senior Group leaders too, spurring each other on to great things.

Working with Witherslack Group

As the UK’s leading specialist educational provider with the highest Ofsted ratings, we’re constantly on the lookout for inspirational leaders who can write the next chapter of our success story at our schools, children’s homes and learning centres. In a little over 20 years, we have grown organically to a group of 25 schools and learning centres. But our story doesn’t stop there.

As we continue to grow, both in terms of the number of settings and the regions we operate in, we will maintain our sector-leading Ofsted ratings, educational outcomes and levels of therapeutic support (we currently directly employ in excess of 130 therapists of all disciplines) by ensuring each of our schools is led by a strong and aspirational Head Teacher. Luxborough Court School is no exception, in fact we are looking for the best of the best, someone who is ready to do great things.

As we place no limit on what our pupils can achieve, we do the same with our Head Teachers. We want you to bring your vision and passion and in return we will give you everything you need to turn this into a reality of outstanding education for all.

Our Total Reward Package

Witherslack Group is the best provider in the sector, so we also offer the best salary and benefits packages. As a Head Teacher you’ll have an annual salary of £79,489 - £91,539 (L25 – L31), (depending on experience) plus a very attractive and performance related package. We can also offer relocation packages.

As a great employer we recognise that salary is important but so is the overall reward package. This is why we also offer Teacher’s Pension, a company car (worth £30k) or car allowance, a 10% performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan which can equate to 30% of salary each year, plus BUPA healthcare and a health scheme covering dental and eye care.

We strongly believe that people should have choice and flexibility when it comes to saving for future. As such we offer membership of the Teachers Pensions Scheme if you are eligible to join the scheme. We also offer a flexible alternative option to the Teachers 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 are matched up to 5%.

Your wellbeing and that of your family is important to us. Whilst we are all committed to giving our all to improve outcomes for our young people, we also prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff. We offer a comprehensive flexible benefits and support package, but also emphasise team working to get the job done. The support functions from the wider Witherslack Group will work hard in the background to ensure you can spend your time and energy focussing on the young people and your staff team.

One of the reasons why we are the best provider in the sector is that we invest in you and your development. We are fully committed to continuing professional development for staff members at all levels within the organisation, ensuring we grow together for all of our futures. At Witherslack Group we value career progression and developing internal talent.

Thinking of testing yourself to become ‘Outstanding’? Be Inspiring. Be the difference. Be you.

For an informal, confidential discussion about Luxborough Court School, please contact Robert James (Executive Head Teacher) on 07741 144829.

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.