Overview
Rhodes Wood Hospital School (RWHS) is an Ofsted Outstanding independent hospital school located within the grounds of Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield. We provide high-quality education for up to 38 students aged 8 -18 who are inpatients receiving specialist treatment for eating disorders and associated mental health conditions in a CYPMHS unit. Our students are bright, ambitious, and capable of achieving excellent academic outcomes. The school provides a calm, nurturing, and aspirational environment where learning plays a key role in each young person\'s recovery. We work closely with hospital clinicians, therapists, and families, as well as with each student\'s home or community school, to ensure smooth reintegration and continuity of education. Our students come from across England, and we are proud to provide a national standard of educational and therapeutic excellence. We are introducing a new SENDCo role to strengthen our leadership team and further develop our inclusive and therapeutic provision. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape SEND strategy in a highly specialised setting where education and wellbeing go hand in hand. We would like the successful candidate to start in January 2026, but we recognise the importance of finding the right person and are willing to wait for the right candidate who shares our vision and values.
Responsibilities
- Lead on SEND and inclusion across the school.
- Act as the key link between education and hospital wards, ensuring therapeutic and educational needs are fully integrated.
- Oversee EHCPs, CETRs, and reintegration plans.
- Line-manage support staff and model best practice in teaching through around six lessons per week in your specialist subject.
- Immerse yourself in classroom and on ward practice to support teaching and learning, as well as attend multidisciplinary and review meetings to ensure the right provision is in place.
Qualifications
- Holds QTS and has the National Award for SEN Coordination.
- Has a proven track record of SEND leadership or working towards it.
- Leads staff with compassion, clarity, and accountability.
- Believes in maintaining high expectations for high-attaining students with complex needs.
What We Offer
- Small class sizes and opportunities for personalised teaching.
- A collaborative, supportive team and strong professional development opportunities.
- The chance to contribute to a school recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Free on-site parking and lunch provision.
- Private pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
- A genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people\'s lives.
Join us and be part of a school where education, care, and recovery come together to transform futures. We warmly encourage you to visit the school before applying to experience our unique setting and meet our dedicated team. Contact Sharon Tuffnell on 01707 655344 for an informal conversation or email her stuffnell@elysiumeducation.co.uk.
