Our schools offer state-of-the-art learning resources, specialist facilities, and qualified, experienced staff. With your help, they'll perform at their best in every single area.

Using your expert knowledge and passion for curriculum development and innovation, you will be boosting peoples' attainment. You'll visit our schools and identify priorities for improvement. It's a great opportunity to work closely with our senior leadership teams, supporting them to develop their schools and curriculums so that our students receive the very best education possible.

Where change is required, you will be part of a team that supports development plans and drives the process of development whilst maintaining the Witherslack Group's vision and values. As our organisation continues to grow and expand, we're determined to ensure that every young person's future is in the very best hands.

Families all over the country trust us to give their child the best - the best education, the best care, and the chance to build the best possible future. It's a challenge that we're proud to take on and determined to fulfil. To succeed, we need to ensure that our schools continue to meet the high standards they're renowned for.

We're looking for an experienced and inspiring professional to be part of our School Development Team. As part of a skilled and dedicated team, you'll make every Witherslack School the best that it can be. It's a task that comes with some exciting development opportunities.

A qualified teacher with a degree (or equivalent) and experience at senior leadership level, you blend an approachable and consultative nature with an academic viewpoint. Your expert perspective helps you spot exactly where improvements need to be made, and with your drive and energy, you inspire others to follow processes that lead to development.

You will be organised and good with people, able to work as an integral part of the leadership teams and a champion of best practice. As you'll be visiting schools nationwide, you'll need a full UK driving license and the willingness to travel.

About Us

Witherslack Group is a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions, Asperger's syndrome, speech, language and communication needs), complex learning needs, and challenging behaviours.

Each school has its own specialist therapeutic team, including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language therapists, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners, and Occupational Therapists. 100% of our young people go on to further education, training, or employment. Our growth plans mean that not only can we improve outcomes for more young people, but there will be even more incredible opportunities for our teams to develop too.

What We Offer

Our salary and benefits package is among the best in our sector. It includes a competitive salary, Teacher pension if applicable or a contributory pension up to 5%, comprehensive induction and ongoing training, 40 days holiday (including bank holidays to be taken during school holidays only). We also offer extensive group staff benefits, such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance, Cycle to Work, Enhanced sick pay.

Witherslack conducts DBS Enhanced checks and covers the cost of all new employees. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Robert James, Head of School Development, on 07741177829.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.