Job Description
Teacher - Aurora Brooklands School
The Aurora Group
The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Aurora Brooklands School is an independent day school in Lancashire providing specialist education for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).
We're currently looking for an experienced Teacher in Leyland, Nr. Preston where our BrooklandsSchool provides specialist academic and therapeutic support in a welcoming environment for students aged 9-16 who face challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs.
The Role:
To deliver high quality teaching and learning to children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Specific Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs, who may present with some challenging behaviours. Some pupils may have multiple and significant learning difficulties.
Key Responsibilities:
* Be responsible for the high quality of teaching and learning of all pupils who are assigned to the post holder, having responsibility for their progress, welfare and outcomes.
* Supervise the work of any support staff, who are assigned to work with the post holder's pupils.
* To have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which teachers work.
* To take responsibility for implementing school policies and practice, including those relating to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.
* Provide leadership across the school in a designated subject, pastoral or curriculum area, to include:
o monitoring quality and standards
o contributing to school planning and self-evaluation
o providing professional support to other teachers and support staff
o advising the Head of Education on appropriate resources and materials
o leading appropriate professional development.
* To implement the aims of the school.
A full job description is available to view here: Job Description - Teacher
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
* PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training.
* At least 2 years Teaching Experience with completion of ECT
* Experience of teaching pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
Desirable:
* Experience of working in a special school environment and in particular with pupils with autism.
* Experience of successfully delivering a differentiated curriculum to pupils with a wide range of needs
* Experience of delivering a Semi formal/Formal Curriculum.
* Experience of delivering Asdan
* Knowledge and understanding of THRIVE
How to Apply:
For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.
Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.
If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at
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