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PE Lead (UQT) Aurora Summerfields School
Location: Wilmslow
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time only
Salary of up to £35,259 plus benefits.
Aurora offers great training, real progression and wellbeing benefits that genuinely make a difference — from everyday savings and healthcare support to financial wellbeing tools and enhanced rewards.
PE Lead (UQT) – Aurora Summerfields School
Aurora Summerfields School is seeking a passionate, energetic and child‑centred PE Lead (UQT) to champion physical education and promote healthy, active lifestyles across our school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in the power of movement, creativity and inclusive practice to transform young lives.
⭐ About the Role
As our PE Lead, you will deliver high‑quality, engaging PE lessons that meet the diverse needs of our pupils, many of whom have Autism, ADHD or other SEND profiles. You’ll create motivating learning experiences that build confidence, independence and lifelong skills — both inside and outside the classroom.
You’ll also play a key role in strengthening our links with the local community, helping students access meaningful social, recreational and physical opportunities beyond school.
🎯 What You’ll Be Doing
1. Delivering accessible, differentiated and inspiring PE lessons tailored to individual needs.
2. Supporting students’ physical development through personalised plans, adapted resources and safe, structured environments.
3. Promoting positive behaviour using proactive, relationship‑centred strategies.
4. Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress, including EHCP targets and therapeutic goals.
5. Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, clinical teams, the SENDCO and families to ensure a holistic approach.
6. Encouraging independence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
7. Contributing to wider curriculum skills including Maths, English and life skills.
8. Maintaining and managing PE equipment and ensuring safe practice at all times.
9. Representing the school within the community and fostering external partnerships.
10. Participating in staff training, meetings and whole‑school events.
⭐ Our School
Aurora Summerfields School opened its doors in April 2023 in the heart of Wilmslow, offering a nurturing and specialist environment for up to 50 students. As a brand‑new independent school, we support children and young people aged 5 to 19 who experience challenges linked to complex communication needs, often associated with Autism spectrum conditions. Our mission is to provide a setting where every learner feels understood, valued and empowered to thrive.
🧠 What We’re Looking For
You don’t need formal teaching qualifications — what matters most is your passion, creativity and commitment to putting children first.
Essential Skills & Experience
11. Experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally in a specialist setting.
12. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
13. Ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
14. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
15. Calm, compassionate and resilient approach to supporting students through challenges.
16. Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
17. Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
Desirable
18. Understanding of the PE curriculum and health & safety standards.
19. Experience using visual supports and sensory‑aware teaching strategies.
✔️ Requirements
20. Eligibility to work in the UK.
21. A full driving licence may be required depending on offsite activities.
🌟 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
📱 Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed
💰 Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
22. Enhanced Annual Leave
23. Company Sick Pay
24. Enhanced Pension
25. 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:
26. Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
27. Online tools and resources
👯♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!
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How to apply?
Please complete a full online application form.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Aurora Summerfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.