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Overview and Responsibilities
Assistant Head of School – Aurora Linemere
Location: Backwell, Bristol
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £51,773 - £55,747 (L1 – L4)
Preferred Start Date: 13th April 2026
Closing Date: 27th January 2026
Aurora Linemere is opening its doors in Summer 2026, and we’re looking for an experienced Assistant Head of School (Curriculum) to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.
Aurora Linemere 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 96 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.
The role:
As Assistant Head of School (Curriculum), you’ll work closely with the Head of School, Principal, and Senior Leadership Team to lead and manage all aspects of teaching and learning. You’ll take responsibility for driving high-quality teaching, improving standards of learning, and supporting staff to deliver an engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading curriculum development and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
Monitoring pupil progress and implementing strategies to secure improvement.
Supporting CPD and mentoring staff to develop their practice.
Contributing to school improvement planning and governance reporting.
Line managing teachers and teaching assistants.
Promoting a safe, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment.
Skills and Qualifications
About You:
We’re looking for someone with:
Essential Qualifications
Recognised teacher training qualification – PGCE / QTS or QTLS / Diploma in Teaching.
Essential Experience
Proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within a special needs environment.
Experience of holding responsibility for and turning policy into effective and successful practice.
Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.
Effective team management and collaborative working.
Strong communication skills across a range of audiences and mediums.
Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution.
Proven ability to work effectively with a range of external agencies.
Benefits and Additional Information
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?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.
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 Linemere 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.