Overview
and Responsibilities
SEN Science Teacher
Essential Criteria: PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training.
Location: Bucknall, Stoke on Trent
Contract Type: Full-time
Hours: hours per week
Salary: M1 – UPS2 £, to £, depending on experience
The Aurora Group
The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Our award winning, 'Outstanding' rated Aurora Hanley School supports young people aged 6 - with ASC, communication and sensory needs. With specialist teaching and integrated therapeutic support, small classes and a nurturing approach, we give students a framework for breaking down barriers to learning allowing them to re-engage and enjoy school life. To visit our school virtually click
We are currently looking for an experienced Full Time, Permanent Science Teacher to join the wonderful team at Aurora Hanley.
The Role:
With Science as a specialism, your role as Class Teacher will be to provide high quality teaching at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 that will enable pupils to make progress not just academically but socially and emotionally.
You will foster a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all students.
You will collaborate with colleagues to develop an exciting, innovative approach to Science and support in delivery to achieve qualifications. We have specialist classrooms for science along with break-out spaces, sensory rooms and safe outdoor spaces.
You will ensure inclusive practice of teaching and learning for young people with ASC.
Naturally, you will take responsibility for implementing school policies and practices, including those relating to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.
You can full a full job description here:
Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
1. PGCE, Qualified Teacher status or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training.
2. Strong academic qualifications and experience in teaching Science as a specialism and ideally having experience of delivering science qualifications at Key Stage 4
3. Experience of working in a special educational setting
4. Ability to create and maintain strong nurturing relationships with young people
5. Experience of managing a range of approaches to learning, to include the students with anxiety/reluctant leaners.
6. Experience of managing a range of approaches to learning support
7. Strong ICT Skills
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
8. Training and Development
Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
9. Save money on your bills!!
With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.
10. Competitive Pay and Reward
Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension and Life Assurance.
11. UK Health Cash Plan
This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.
12. Employee Assistance Programme
Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available /7.
13. Refer a friend for £1,
We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at