Headteacher – Aurora Coalville School Location: Coalville, Leicestershire Contract Type: permanent, full-time Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £76,772 - £84,699 (L17 - L21) per annum Start date: April 2026 Advert closing date: Friday 12th December 2025 at 12pm, interviews to take place on Tuesday 16th December 2025, venue tbc. Open day at Aurora Ryefields School in Derby on Thursday 4th December 2025. We are also offering a virtual 'Intro to Aurora Coalville School' call via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26th November at 7pm. Please get in touch to book in - kirsty.wilkinson@theauroragroup.co.uk Aurora Coalville School is opening its doors in early 2027 and we’re looking for an exceptional Headteacher to help lead and develop this exciting new provision. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Aurora Coalville will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 88 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive. The role As Headteacher, you’ll initially work with our central teams and senior leaders to shape our new school, putting your stamp on the school’s ethos, culture and strategic direction from the ground up. You will be instrumental in the recruitment and building of your entire team and the design and implementation of a brand-new curriculum in line with the aurora values. In line with all Headteacher roles; you will ultimately be accountable for all areas of operational and educational performance within the school, as well as the financial performance and management of education and support staff. To achieve in this role, you will be someone who inspires creativity and collaboration, a strong leader and a passionate advocate for your students, with a track record of school improvements and finding ways to deliver educational outcomes that make a real difference to each student. It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora, and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services. Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate the following: Qualified Teacher Status with further professional qualification in a relevant area. Candidates with Headteacher qualification (such as NPQH) or a willingness to gain such a qualification preferred. Experience of working as a senior leader within an SEN environment A clear understanding of Ofsted frameworks and Safeguarding legislation in relation to independent schools. Quality assurance experience Team management experience. Superb communication and stakeholder management skills What’s on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us – Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources ♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000! Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! (*Terms apply) How to apply: You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position, or for information on our open day, please contact kirsty.wilkinson@theauroragroup.co.uk Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children and young adults. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.