Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £82,885 - £98, 887
Close date: 28th April 2025 at Midday
Date of Interviews: 20th and 21st May 2025 
Position start date: September 2025

Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives and are committed to supporting both students and staff in a unique setting?

The Governors at Rowhill School are seeking an inspirational Headteacher to join our wonderful team from September 2025. We are looking to appoint someone with outstanding SEND leadership experience and an inspirational approach to supporting both children and staff. Rowhill School is a special and inclusive setting in Longfield, Kent, that serves the needs of up to 150 SEMH and ASD pupils. We believe it is vital to make our young people feel safe, valued, and inspired in a nurturing environment.

Our Headteacher will be responsible for the organisation, leadership, management, and running of our inclusive school. They will ensure the achievement of the best possible educational standards and outcomes for the pupils by helping each pupil develop the skills necessary to cope with life in school, beyond school in society, college, and the workplace. While promoting the safeguarding of our children, our Headteacher will also raise and promote the profile, ethos, and values of Rowhill School in the wider community. 

We can offer you:

• A supportive team of Governors passionate about moving the school forward towards ‘Outstanding’.
• An experienced and supportive team of staff who have the children at the heart of their work and are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our children.
• A fun, compassionate environment providing high levels of pastoral care as well as academic support for children with SEMH and ASC needs.
• Fantastic foundations to continue the school’s development.

Who are we looking for?

• An experienced SEN practitioner with proven senior leadership and managerial experience within a special school.
• An inspiring leader with outstanding teaching skills who has experience successfully motivating and coaching staff to continually develop their skills.
• Someone who can challenge, influence, and motivate staff, students, and others to carry the school vision forward.
• A proactive and forward-thinking individual who is passionate about educational developments and emerging trends.
  
   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).