KS3/KS4 Specialist Teacher
Rodenhurst School, Shropshire
Permanent | Full-time | Term time + 5 INSET days
Salary: Up to £39,900 per annum (dependent on experience)
About Us
Rodenhurst School is a small, specialist independent SEND provision for pupils aged 6-16 with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and communication differences.
Many of our pupils have experienced disrupted education or periods out of school. Our role is to re-engage them in learning through a calm, structured and relationship-led approach.
Our curriculum is built around three pathways:
Engage & Communicate
Explore & Apply
Achieve & Aspire
This allows all pupils to access an ambitious, language-rich curriculum matched to their developmental stage rather than age.
The Role
We are seeking a reflective and committed teacher to work across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering a primary-model curriculum within a specialist SEND setting.
You will teach a small class (maximum five pupils), supported by consistent Learning Support Assistants, and deliver a personalised curriculum that balances academic outcomes with communication, regulation and independence.
You will support pupils working towards:
Functional Skills (English & Maths)
Entry Level qualifications
AQA Unit Awards / similar accreditation pathways
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Plan and deliver engaging, well-sequenced lessons across KS3 and KS4
Adapt curriculum content to meet a wide range of needs
Deliver accredited pathways appropriate to pupil readiness
Use low-arousal, relational and trauma-informed approaches
Embed communication strategies (visuals, modelling, scaffolding)
Work collaboratively with LSAs and the wider team
Monitor and support progress in both academic and developmental outcomes
Oversee key pupil documentation, including risk assessments, regulation plans and APDRs
Work alongside the SENCo to support the annual review process
Our Approach
Teaching at Rodenhurst is:
Structured and predictable
Language-rich and communication-focused
Therapeutic and relationship-led
Adapted to support all learners
Why Work at Rodenhurst?
Very small class sizes with high staff ratios
Consistent LSA support in every class
A clear, well-structured curriculum model
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and sustainability
Supportive and visible leadership
High-quality CPD in SEND, communication and curriculum delivery
Opportunities to develop experience in KS4 accreditation pathways
A calm, rural setting with access to outdoor learning
Who This Role Is For
This role would suit:
Teachers with KS3 and/or KS4 experience
Teachers with experience of Functional Skills, Entry Level or similar qualifications
SEND or SEMH practitioners
Secondary teachers seeking a more personalised approach
Primary teachers looking to develop KS4 experience
Teachers transitioning from mainstream into SEND
Person Specification
You will:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Have at least one year of teaching experience
Be confident in planning and adapting the curriculum
Be reflective, adaptable and emotionally intelligent
Understand the importance of communication and emotional regulation in learning
Be committed to developing specialist SEND practice
Be fully committed to a trauma-responsive approach, demonstrating the ability to translate trauma-informed principles into consistent, responsive practice
Safeguarding
Rodenhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including Enhanced DBS clearance, references, and online checks in line with statutory guidance.