Witherslack Group

Role Description This is a fixed term 12-month contract and will involve some UK wide travel. The role is home based, with work carried out remotely from across the UK. Salary: £36,000 - £44,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Candidates with developing experience or working towards qualifications will typically be appointed towards the lower end of the scale, with fully qualified and experienced professionals considered at the upper end. Do you have a background in education, care, or a similar, people-focussed sector? Are you ready to step away from site inspections and checklists into policy writing, digital transformation, and shaping corporate strategy? This is your opportunity to be pivotal in designing, digitalising, and integrating our ISO45001 management framework across our sector leading educational and residential homes settings. You will play a critical part in the evolution of our health and safety culture and moving from our current paper format into centralised, digital platforms. You will: - Design health and safety policies that are fit for our unique care and learning environments - Standardise and integrate health and safety as part of our day to day working practices - Lead digital transformation of health and safety processes - Drive culture change through empowering our staff Here at the Witherslack Group, we strive to change young, vulnerable lives every day - and as the Health and Safety Management Systems Lead, you’ll have the chance to help us do just that. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in creating safe, healthy, and supportive environments and help us maintain the very highest standards of health and safety. Your expertise will help protect our people and enable brighter futures. You’ll work as part of our Group Health and Safety Team and will lead on reviewing and updating our health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments and guidance documentation, ensuring they are clear, practical, and fit for purpose. You will be integral to ensuring processes align with our software systems to streamline user input and enable effective reporting. You’ll also research and develop new procedures where risks or gaps are identified, working collaboratively with teams across the Group to improve standards and drive continuous improvement. You will be involved with designing and delivering engaging health and safety training and resources to support colleagues’ awareness, knowledge, and confidence around safety, health, and environmental risks. You’ll also coordinate meetings across our schools and homes to assess the effectiveness of current arrangements and gather valuable feedback from stakeholders. Qualifications - A NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health degree (or equivalent qualification) - Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk management processes - A keen attention to detail - Excellent communication and presentation skills - The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels - Strong organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills - Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office - A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel - Experience of ISO 45001, working within education or care settings, or additional qualifications such as fire safety or environmental management would be advantageous. Requirements - Experience working in a health and safety role - Passion for creating safe and supportive working environments - Confidence in writing policies, procedures, and risk assessments - Experience developing or delivering health and safety training - Knowledge of health and safety data systems would be beneficial Benefits - £36,000 - £44,000 depending on qualifications and experience - Can be based anywhere in the UK - Home-based, but will involve some UK wide travel - Ongoing training and continued professional development - 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) - Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance - Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts - A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Up to £45,000 This is a remote based role providing online learning Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. As we expand our offer through our innovative Inclusion Services online provision, we remain driven by the same belief, that even the smallest positive changes in our young people matter. Our teams are fulfilled by those huge small victories, whether that’s a learner re-engaging with education online, building confidence in a subject they once avoided, or taking meaningful steps towards reintegration and positive outcomes. This is a fully remote teaching role, designed to give you the flexibility to work from home while making a meaningful impact. Unlike some online provisions, you will not be required to deliver from a central office, allowing you to focus on what matters most, engaging and supporting young people. Get out what you put in As Lead English Tutor within our Inclusion Services online provision, you will shape and deliver an engaging, accessible English curriculum for young people who need education done differently. This is not a traditional teaching role. You will work with pupils who are often disengaged from education and do not respond to passive approaches. They need learning that feels relevant, interactive and alive, and a teacher confident enough to hold attention, manage challenge and bring them with you. You will design and deliver high-impact online lessons that build connection, rebuild confidence and make English meaningful. You will adapt in real time, think on your feet, and use your subject expertise to unlock both literacy and self-belief. Alongside teaching, you will contribute to curriculum design and the development of our online platform. Working with education and clinical colleagues, you will help create a calm, safe and aspirational learning environment and play a key role in shaping a genuinely inclusive model of online education. We are looking for someone who: • Is resilient, adaptable and not easily phased • Can manage challenge calmly while building trust • Holds clear boundaries alongside warmth and consistency • Brings energy and creativity to online learning • Engages pupils who may be disengaged or resistant • Is reflective, innovative and committed to safeguarding • Believes in supporting the whole child, not just academic outcomes Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. 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. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you; - Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) with strong Maths expertise at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable). - Experience delivering engaging, high-quality teaching, ideally within online or digital settings. - Confident working with common end-user applications - Proven ability to design and adapt curriculum content into interactive, accessible learning resources. - Strong understanding of pupils with SEND, SEMH or those disengaged from mainstream education. - Confidence in assessing progress and using data to inform teaching and support outcomes. - Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining high expectations and positive behaviour standards. - A collaborative, reflective approach and unwavering commitment to safeguarding and educating the whole child. What we do for you We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a strong salary and benefits package, alongside the flexibility to work from home. With us, you’ll get: - Salary: Up to £45,000 - Holiday: This is a term time role, with a requirement to work 2 additional weeks during school holidays - Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here - Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative - Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance - Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts - A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time - Flexible, home-based working with no requirement to attend a central office (occasional in person meetings may be required) Join the UK’s best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. 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). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. #INDH

Up to £45,000 This is a remote based role providing online learning Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. As we expand our offer through our innovative Inclusion Services online provision, we remain driven by the same belief, that even the smallest positive changes in our young people matter. Our teams are fulfilled by those huge small victories, whether that’s a learner re-engaging with education online, building confidence in a subject they once avoided, or taking meaningful steps towards reintegration and positive outcomes. This is a fully remote teaching role, designed to give you the flexibility to work from home while making a meaningful impact. Unlike some online provisions, you will not be required to deliver from a central office, allowing you to focus on what matters most, engaging and supporting young people. Get out what you put in As Lead Maths Tutor within our Inclusion Services online provision, you will shape and deliver high-quality, engaging Maths education for young people who need a different approach and a fresh start. This is not a traditional teaching role. You will work with pupils who are often disengaged from education and do not respond to passive approaches. They need learning that feels practical, interactive and brought to life, and a teacher confident enough to hold attention, manage challenge and bring them with you. You will design and deliver high-impact online lessons that build understanding, confidence and resilience. You will adapt in real time, think on your feet, and use your subject expertise to make Maths accessible, relevant and achievable. Alongside teaching, you will contribute to curriculum design, develop interactive digital resources, and support the ongoing refinement of our online platform. Working with education and clinical colleagues, you will help create a calm, safe and aspirational learning environment and play a key role in shaping a provision that is innovative, flexible and truly inclusive. We are looking for someone who: • Is resilient, adaptable and not easily phased • Can manage challenge calmly while building trust • Holds clear boundaries alongside warmth and consistency • Brings energy and creativity to online learning • Engages pupils who may be disengaged or resistant • Is reflective, innovative and committed to safeguarding • Believes in supporting the whole child, not just academic outcomes Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. 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. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you; - Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) with strong Maths expertise at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable). - Experience delivering engaging, high-quality teaching, ideally within online or digital settings. - Confident working with common end-user applications - Proven ability to design and adapt curriculum content into interactive, accessible learning resources. - Strong understanding of pupils with SEND, SEMH or those disengaged from mainstream education. - Confidence in assessing progress and using data to inform teaching and support outcomes. - Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining high expectations and positive behaviour standards. - A collaborative, reflective approach and unwavering commitment to safeguarding and educating the whole child. What we do for you We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a strong salary and benefits package, alongside the flexibility to work from home. With us, you’ll get: - Salary: Up to £45,000 - Holiday: This is a term time role, with a requirement to work 2 additional weeks during school holidays - Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here - Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative - Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance - Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts - A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time - Flexible, home-based working with no requirement to attend a central office (occasional in person meetings may be required) Join the UK’s best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . 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). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. #INDH

Salary; £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Location; Remote Please note this is a 15 month fixed term contract. Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in As our HR System and Data Analyst, you will be responsible for leading the integrity, performance and continuous development of our HR system, ensuring it consistently delivers accurate, timely and meaningful people information across the Group. This role is a champion of data quality and innovation, playing a pivotal part in enabling informed decision-making and supporting our growth strategy. Working in partnership with senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will ensure our core HRIS (Workday) remains robust, compliant and fit for purpose, providing the strong foundations needed to support our people and ultimately the outcomes we achieve as an organisation. In this role you will oversee the day-to-day management, configuration and enhancement of Workday, ensuring the accuracy of data across HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Scheduling and Benefits modules. Your expertise will enable you to deliver insightful dashboards, reports and analysis for senior leadersYou will lead on system testing, releases and new implementations, working closely with third-party providers to drive continuous improvement. Alongside this, you will take responsibility for the administration and reporting of staff engagement surveys, ensuring feedback is meaningfully analysed and shared. Through training, guidance and proactive support, you will empower colleagues to use our systems effectively, ensuring our people data not only meets compliance requirements but actively drives performance and engagement across the Group. Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. 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. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. From you we will need; - Proven experience working with HR systems (ideally Workday) as a super user, with strong attention to detail and a focus on data accuracy and integrity. - Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including confident use of Excel and the ability to interpret and present meaningful people data. - Experience developing dashboards and reports that identify trends, inform decision-making and support organisational priorities. - Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising effectively with senior leaders and external system providers. - Highly organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage system updates, deliver training and maintain strict confidentiality. What we do for you We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: - Salary: Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience - Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays) - Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here - Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance - Healthcare cash plan cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts - A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK’s best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. 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). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For the full job description and person spec please click here. To view our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders please click here.