SEN Headteacher - (Bushbury School - Wolverhampton)
CV-LibraryWolverhamptonpermanentPosted: 29 June 2026
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Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!
Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to lead our established Bushbury SEN School in the Wolverhampton area.
Bushbury School is a specialist school for pupils aged 7-19 with Autism and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).
Based in Wolverhampton, the school has been thoughtfully designed and renovated to the highest standards, providing bright, modern learning spaces that inspire and engage.The school features safe, multifunctional co-regulation spaces and a beautiful sensory garden designed to enrich students’ learning experiences.
Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Autism and SLCN needs. Together, we will create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive.
Horizon operates with a set of core values – Compassionate, Inspiring, Dependable and Collaborative. We expect our leaders to exemplify our values in every aspect of their role.A true leader is one who uses these values as a compass, guiding actions, decision-making, and fulfilling our collective mission of providing the very best outcomes for our young people.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic individual to join us as our Head Teacher.As a leader in our organisation, you will play a pivotal role in inspiring, motivating, and empowering our dedicated staff and students.
We are seeking a leader who embodies our core values and can guide our community towards success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Vision: Inspire and lead with a clear vision for the future of our school, fostering an environment of growth and excellence.
Resilience:Exhibit resilience in the face of challenges, driving forward with determination and adaptability.
Empathy: Show genuine care and understanding for the needs of both our staff and students, creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
High Support & High Challenge:Strive for academic excellence while providing unwavering support to students, ensuring they reach their full potential.
The successful applicants will need:
A wealth of experience working as a Head Teacher in a similar SEND environment or setting.
Have a good understanding about the School Improvement process, effective curriculum models and the development of process, maintain and build your understanding of requirements, helping the school move towards an outstanding rating
Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the Independent School Standards
Ability to motivate, drive and support staff and pupils, using a person-centred approach
A real ‘can do, will do’ attitude, with the desire to succeed and improve our school
Excellent communication and top-quality relationship building skills
Hold Qualified Teacher statusOne Horizon
We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!
The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory.
You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
** Please note we will not interview for this role without a fully completed application pack **
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS Monday 13th July
INDEDU
Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!
Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to lead our established Bushbury SEN School in the Wolverhampton area.
Bushbury School is a specialist school for pupils aged 7-19 with Autism and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).
Based in Wolverhampton, the school has been thoughtfully designed and renovated to the highest standards, providing bright, modern learning spaces that inspire and engage.The school features safe, multifunctional co-regulation spaces and a beautiful sensory garden designed to enrich students’ learning experiences.
Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Autism and SLCN needs. Together, we will create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive.
Horizon operates with a set of core values – Compassionate, Inspiring, Dependable and Collaborative. We expect our leaders to exemplify our values in every aspect of their role.A true leader is one who uses these values as a compass, guiding actions, decision-making, and fulfilling our collective mission of providing the very best outcomes for our young people.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic individual to join us as our Head Teacher.As a leader in our organisation, you will play a pivotal role in inspiring, motivating, and empowering our dedicated staff and students.
We are seeking a leader who embodies our core values and can guide our community towards success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Vision: Inspire and lead with a clear vision for the future of our school, fostering an environment of growth and excellence.
Resilience:Exhibit resilience in the face of challenges, driving forward with determination and adaptability.
Empathy: Show genuine care and understanding for the needs of both our staff and students, creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
High Support & High Challenge:Strive for academic excellence while providing unwavering support to students, ensuring they reach their full potential.
The successful applicants will need:
A wealth of experience working as a Head Teacher in a similar SEND environment or setting.
Have a good understanding about the School Improvement process, effective curriculum models and the development of process, maintain and build your understanding of requirements, helping the school move towards an outstanding rating
Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the Independent School Standards
Ability to motivate, drive and support staff and pupils, using a person-centred approach
A real ‘can do, will do’ attitude, with the desire to succeed and improve our school
Excellent communication and top-quality relationship building skills
Hold Qualified Teacher statusOne Horizon
We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!
The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory.
You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
** Please note we will not interview for this role without a fully completed application pack **
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS Monday 13th July
INDEDU