Job Description

Ravenswood School

North Somerset

Salary:

MPS/UPS, SEN Allowance 2,787 pa and TLR2a 3,527

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

10 October 2025

Job overview

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Ravenswood School is an all-age Special School for children with complex needs and SLD; many pupils have autism, ADHD or attachment disorder. In June 2023, Ofsted confirmed that Ravenswood continues to be a good school which is inclusive and has high aspirations for all its pupils.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and exceptional Middle Leader to effectively lead and manage the teaching and learning of our p-16 students, with complex needs.





Our p-16 department has approx. 25-30 students on roll and the school aims for all pupils to leave us with the skills they need to keep safe, happy and prepared for their next steps/ adulthood. This may be college, employment, independent living or developing their hobbies and interests. The Post 16 Head of Department will be an intrinsic part of ensuring the curriculum and delivery is well suited to ensure pupils gain meaningful experiences and develop and learn to apply the skills required to achieve their goals.





Ofsted commented that 'Pupils in the post-16 classes benefit from structured career advice alongside a transition curriculum involving local colleges. This helps pupils and their families to plan for the future. Consequently, when leaving Ravenswood, pupils successfully move on to further education, training or employment... Leaders seek every opportunity to enhance learning. Older pupils help to run an on-site kitchen and a pop-up shop.' (Ofsted, 2023).


We are seeing to appoint a Head of Department with excellent teaching skills, who can build an effective team who are all committed to raising student achievement and preparing young people for adulthood.





Do you have:Evidence of highly effective teaching students with complex special needs? Experience in supporting colleagues to develop their knowledge and skills and ensure school teaching strategies are followed? Experience in monitoring the work of colleagues, giving feedback and support to help them improve? Experience in school development projects to improve provision for students? Effective communication skills to work as part of a team and to keep parents informed of their child's progress? Knowledge and understanding of developing study programmes for p-16 students, which guide them along their individual pathways to adulthood?


This position, may be the job for you. In return we offer:Highly supportive colleagues who work well together An opportunity to work with Senior Leaders in the strategic development of p-16 department. Clear guidance on school teaching, assessment and reporting strategies A commitment to your professional development Inspirational students who enjoy their learning.

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About

Ravenswood School

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Ravenswood School

Pound Lane, Nailsea
North Somerset
BS48 2NN
United Kingdom

+44 1275 854134

"Whether this is your first contact with our school or you have had links with us for many years, welcome to Ravenswood. Pupils at Ravenswood come from across North Somerset and from bordering local authorities. Every pupil has unique and sometimes complex needs and our goal is to match our provision to enable each one to flourish in their development.



We believe partnerships between home, school and multi-agency professionals are of vital importance in meeting the needs of our pupils and in achieving our goal. Other Ravenswood partners include School Governors and the Parents and Friends Association."

Mark Senior

, Headteacher

Ravenswood School is an all-aged special school (ages 4-19). The school is based in Nailsea and comprises Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post 16. The school is registered to admit 134 pupils.

At present there are 137 pupils on roll (65% boys and 34% girls).



The school caters for pupils with a wide range of additional needs: ASD 28%, MLD 23%, SLD 14%, SEMH 10%, SLCN 10%, Sensory 4%, PD and SPLD both 1%.



The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42%. 10% of pupils are PLAC and 4% of pupils are LAC.



All pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and travel to the school from North Somerset and the surrounding counties.



Meeting the diverse needs of these amazing pupils is our challenge and joy!



Ravenswood School is a Disability Confident Employer

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