Deputy Headteacher - Aurora Coalville School Location Coalville, Leicestershire Contract Type permanent, full-time Hours 40 hours per week Salary £60,145 - £66,368 (L7 - L11) 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 Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of our specialist SEMH 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 Deputy Head Teacher, you’ll work closely with the Head Teacher to lead and manage the school to the highest professional standards. You’ll take strategic responsibility for teaching and learning, student assessment, and progress — while also deputising for the Head Teacher when required. You’ll play a key role in Driving school improvement through effective planning and evaluation Leading on careers, employability, and work experience Supporting staff development, appraisals, and wellbeing Maintaining a teaching commitment and modelling best practice Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate the following Qualified Teacher Status with leadership experience Proven track record of teaching excellence in a special needs environment (SEMH/ASD) Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment, and data analysis Experience in staff development, appraisal, and team leadership Knowledge of OFSTED requirements and current developments in special education Ability to inspire, support and lead through example 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.