Aurora Summerfields School
Cheshire East
£51,773 - £54,394 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
31 October 2025
Job overview
SEN Assistant Head, Maternity Cover FTC
Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
Salary: Leadership Scale Level 1 to 3 £51,773 to £54,394 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours per week – Fixed Term Contract until Easter 2027
Join Aurora Summerfields – Where Every Child Matters
About Us
Aurora Summerfields School opened in April 2023 and is already making a meaningful impact. With a proposed capacity of 50 students, we are an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism spectrum conditions and associated challenges in accessing education.
We're proud to have received Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection.
The Role
We're seeking an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and wellbeing.
You will:
* Lead by example, modelling outstanding SEN practice and a positive, inclusive ethos.
* Support the Head of School in delivering high standards of teaching and learning across the curriculum.
* Champion staff development through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning.
* Oversee transitions for pupils at key stages and into post-16 pathways.
* Promote emotional wellbeing by liaising with internal and external support services.
* Contribute to school improvement through data analysis, lesson observations, and strategic planning.
* Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your team and deputize for the Head of School when required.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a resilient, creative leader who:
* Has successful experience teaching pupils with ASC and ADHD.
* Has held a leadership role and contributed to school improvement.
* Demonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Is passionate about inclusive education and staff development.
* Has strong knowledge of Ofsted, Independent School Standards, and school development planning.
Requirements
* Degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check
* UK Driving Licence
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Willingness to travel occasionally for training
Ready to inspire, lead, and grow with us?
Apply now and become part of a school where every day is an opportunity to empower lives.
What's on offer?
Training and Development
Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
Save money on your bills
With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.
Competitive Pay and Reward
Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance.
UK Health Cash Plan
This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.
Employee Assistance Programme
Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7.
Refer a friend for £1,000
We'll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.-aurora-
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.
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.
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About Aurora Summerfields School
Aurora Summerfields School
Summerfields Village Centre, Dean Row Road, Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 2TA
United Kingdom
Aurora Summerfields School
Welcome to our Special Needs School in Wilmslow, Cheshire
A safe place to learn and grow where uniqueness is nurtured and aspirational futures are created.
Welcome from the Head of School
At Aurora Summerfields School we aim to create an imaginative, flexible and aspirational curriculum which enables our students to succeed and mature into happy, healthy, resilient learners. We understand that many of our students may have experienced challenges in their journey through education, and our staff are not only highly skilled, but also empathetic to individual needs.I am proud to be part of a school that values diversity, recognises unique skills, interests and support strategies and enables each pupil to achieve their full potential.
Kirsty Jockel, Head of School, Aurora Summerfields
Welcome from the Principal
At Aurora Summerfields School we work closely with our sister school, Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Aurora Hanley, and we are linked together closely through experience, ethos, staffing and vision.We understand how much our young people need to feel accepted, understood, listened to and supported to achieve life-long learning. To be prepared, not just academically, but socially and emotionally for the challenges that life brings.
Tracy Whitehurst, Principal, Aurora Summerfields and Aurora Hanley
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