Teacher in a new SEN provision
Location : Horsham, West Sussex
Contract Type : Permanent, full-time
Hours : 40 hours per week
Salary : £31,650 - £49,084 (M1 – UPS3) depending on experience
Start Date: Summer term 2025 or Autumn term 2025
Aurora Vincent House School
As part of our growth strategy, Aurora is really pleased to be opening a brand new SEND Secondary School in 2025 in the heart of Horsham, West Sussex for young neurodivergent people aged 11-16. Most of our students are coming to us from mainstream education to have access to an adapted National Curriculum delivered in small classes with a focus on meeting their sensory needs and support for their emotional wellbeing.
The Role:
You will be delivering an innovative and creative curriculum to students aged 11-16. This is an exciting opportunity where you would be integral to developing a unique SEND provision and building a bespoke curriculum with the support of Aurora. We want a dynamic, creative and flexible teacher with leadership potential who can ensure great outcomes for students, collaborating closely with our clinical team and SENDCO.
We are especially interested in teachers who specialise in:
* Art / media
* Computing
* English
* History
* Mathematics
* Physical Education including outdoor and adventurous activities
* Science (combined or single subject)
Our students will have access to a considerable enrichment curriculum that will include a range of outdoor activities, sports including swimming, visits, and community projects. We welcome those teachers who are also enthusiastic to participate or lead these activities. We would also be interested in a teacher who would be qualified to deliver the new GCSE in British Sign Language.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Vincent House School when required. Please see the link below for our full :
Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
* An ability to teach up to GCSE level in at least one subject
* They have successfully supported neurodivergent students in a teaching role
* Resourcefulness, resilience and a growth mindset
* An ability to plan personalised learning
It is also preferable for candidates to have experience:
* of teaching in a SEND provision
* working collaboratively with a SENDCO and therapists
* in pastoral support to students with high anxiety or experiencing mental health difficulties
* working with students aged 11-16
Candidates must:
* have PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training
* have a passion to work in SEND and willingness to keep learning
* be outstanding in their pastoral and safeguarding practice
* believe in an integrated therapeutic approach
* be committed to becoming a neuro-informed and neuro-affirmative practitioner
* have the empathy and resilience to work with young people who may experience high anxiety and may have self-harming behaviours, ARFID and disordered eating, and a range of mental health difficulties.
We offer:
* Small classes with the opportunity to establish strong relationships with all students.
* The time, support and training for you to prioritise safeguarding, pastoral care and the overall wellbeing of all students.
* The chance to work with, and learn from, an onsite clinical team including a Clinical Psychologist, OT and SaLT. There are also opportunities to be involved in research that will support our students and the wider neurodivergent community both in terms of education and mental health.
* A rare opportunity to be part of a team creating a new school and culture that will change the lives of many young people and their families within the community.
* It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services.
If you are interested, we strongly recommend you contact Liz in the new year to arrange an informal talk with the Headteacher who can explain the role fully
Benefits and Additional Information
You will also benefit from a generous package that includes:
* Life assurance
* Competitive Pension
* Perkbox - offering high street discounts
* Employee assistance programme
* Car lease scheme
* Fully funded training and qualifications
* Bike to work scheme
* Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
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 Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com
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 paused or taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled or we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.