Head Teacher

Are you a passionate, visionary leader committed to transforming the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are looking for an inspiring Head Teacher who shares our belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their starting point.

About us:

Rodenhurst School provides individualised SEN education within a tailored therapeutic setting specialising in SEMH needs for up to 15 pupils.

We are a family feel school who have Recently rated ‘Good’ in all areas by OFSTED, we are proud of our warm, family-focused ethos and the strong relationships we build with our pupils.

Small student numbers mean we can give our very best to the young people who come through our doors every day, whether that is a role model to look up to, or a safe person to trust. Here at Rodenhurst we support our pupils not only in their education but in discovering their potential and working towards meaningful, aspirational futures.

Rodenhurst is situated in the beautiful Shropshire countryside which allows us to provide a pleasant working environment for pupils and staff. Our rural location means that we are able to offer pupils plenty of outdoor space including an onsite forest school, outdoor classroom and MUGA. The school is easily commutable from both Shrewsbury and Telford.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and care
• Lead and support a skilled multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, SEND legislation, and all regulatory requirements
• Champion inclusive education and the individual needs of every pupil
• Work closely with parents, carers, local authorities, and external agencies
• Develop the school’s vision and long-term strategy in line with our values
• Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop school improvement plans that are realistic, timely, costed and suited to the school’s context
• Monitor progress towards achieving the school’s aims and objectives
• Manage financial resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience within an SEN setting
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and inclusive teaching practices
• Excellent communication, team-building, and organisational skills
• A compassionate, child-centred approach and a commitment to positive behaviour support
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential and leadership qualifications (e.g., NPQH) desirable

What we offer:

• Salary: up to £65,000 per annum +bonus
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay after qualifying period

Additional Information:

• Full time Permanent; Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. To uphold this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks. An Enhanced DBS check, comprehensive references, and appropriate online and social media checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not automatically disqualify you from employment.