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Advert closing date: Thursday 7th May at 12pm, interviews to take place on Wednesday 13th May, venue tbc.
Aurora Coalville School is opening its doors in late 2026 (tbc) and will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious hub for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Communication and Interaction. With a capacity of 120 students across 3 sites, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.
We're looking for enthusiastic and skilled general classroom teachers (in primary and/or secondary) who are deeply passionate about working with children. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where your work will be valued, your impact will be visible, and you will see firsthand the incredible success that can be achieved in education.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new school and to be part of something truly transformative.
The role:
As a Teacher, you'll deliver high-quality teaching and learning for our pupils, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. You'll plan and deliver engaging lessons, set personalised targets, and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Planning and delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs.
Monitoring progress and reporting to parents, carers, and senior staff.
Leading on a subject or curriculum area and supporting colleagues.
Managing and supervising support staff within your classroom.
Maintaining compliance with safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies.
Skills & Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience of teaching a thematic curriculum within primary or secondary education
Experience in special school settings, particularly with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Proven ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum to meet diverse learning needs
Strong knowledge of the national curriculum
Working understanding of ASC and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including complex presentations
Desirable:
Additional qualifications in SEND
Experience in curriculum development for learners with SEND, especially those with autism
Understanding of co-occurring conditions associated with autism and their impact on learning
Nurturing and empathetic relationship building skills
Additional Information
How to Apply:
You can apply online by completing our online application form.
** Within Aurora we support teacher professional development by offering Upper Pay Scale both to teachers joining the company and through our internal professional development and performance management process.
To be offered a role on Upper Pay Scale we will expect you to:
provide evidence that you are already receiving an Upper Pay Scale salary.
Hold specific allocated responsibility, once you have completed your induction, that contributes to whole school improvement including the overall raising of standards in the school and demonstrate their ongoing commitment to their own CPD.
Details of the relevant area of responsibility will be discussed with you at interview and further when you join the company.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Aurora Coalville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.