Head Teacher

£86,138 - £99,537 (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits

We are looking for an outstanding and inspirational leader who will support the team in creating the best outcomes for our children and young people.

Hilden Park School is part of Witherslack Group. It is an independent specialist day school for children aged 6 to 18, providing high quality education. Located in Hildenborough, just north west of Tonbridge, Kent this unique setting is home to a specialist learning environment supporting up to 72 children.

Responsibilities

You will be working with children and young people with complex educational needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.

You will set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what they've achieved.

You will get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team to a range of supporting specialists. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well resourced, and we will help you build a rewarding career.

Benefits

Bonuses: 10% performance based bonus and a long term incentive plan which can equate to 30% of salary each year.

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.

Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers have been promoted from within our group.

Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefitshere.

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.

Medical cover you'll be eligible for BUPA healthcare and a health scheme covering dental and eye care.

Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative.

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schoolshere.

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.

Professional qualities

To be an outstanding Witherslack Group Head Teacher you will be a multi talented professional, 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.

We will 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.

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 able to connect with our pupils, staff and wider community and continue to develop our strong partnerships.

Qualifications

You will need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status.

You will also need a minimum of 3 years' experience in a Deputy Head Teacher role or similar position.

Interview information

Interviews: Week commencing 22nd June 2026.

Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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.