Teacher

Teacher 

Location: Tokers Green, Reading 
Salary: £31,650 - £45,646 p.a. (M1- UPS1) 
Contract: Full time permanent position, 

Start date: September 2025 

Aurora Rowan School 

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Rowan School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire opened in November 2024, supporting young people aged 6 -16 with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. 

We are a passionate team that put the opportunity to provide the best possible outcomes for our children and young people in their preparation for adult life at the centre of all we do and our decision making. At Aurora Rowan School  it is our aim to raise standards by promoting a school ethos which is underpinned by core values. These values support the development of the whole child as an effective and engaged learner within a calm, caring, happy and purposeful atmosphere The support we will provide enables each of our students to engage and progress at their own level within a learning environment designed to help them achieve their full potential as they reach adulthood. 

We are looking for team members who feel they can demonstrate our values.   

Staff at Aurora Rowan: 

• Value all the children. 
• Display great patience and listen carefully to children. 
• Focus on and emphasise the positive. 
• Face reality and help pupils to come to terms with difficult issues as they arise. 
• Only disapprove of poor behaviour, never the child. 
• Try to make time for one another. 
• Are mutually supportive. 
• Speak quietly and avoid shouting. 
• Are valued by the governors and the community. 

• Have a good sense of humour. 
• Communicate with parents to ensure that they appreciate the school’s values and to ensure that there is a common understanding. 

In order for the school’s purpose to be effective and for the values to be meaningful to the pupils, the staff understand that the basic needs of children are: 

• To feel secure and know clearly what is expected of them. 
• To be valued. 
• To have a balance of activities – active/passive; quiet/talking; communicating/reflective; taught skills/exploratory work. 
• To have help to develop relationships. 
• To develop self-awareness and a knowledge of the world outside of themselves. 
• To have creative experiences, including external exploration and internal reflection. 
• To be fully involved in the process of education. 

Opportunity 

We are currently looking to recruit a teacher to join our expanding team and work alongside the Senior Leadership Team  to aid the smooth running of the school.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. You will be a part of a Brand-New School set up. It is an opportunity for you to help shape the provision and develop the school to be the best that it can be. 

Job Summary 

• Be responsible for the 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. 
• Provide leadership across the school in a curriculum area, this to include: 

• monitoring quality and standards 
• contributing to school planning and self-evaluation 
• providing professional support to other teachers and support staff 
• advising the Head of Education on appropriate resources and materials 
• leading appropriate professional development. 

• Implement the aims of the school. 
• Work to the schools’ values and ensure that values are embedded in everyday practice 

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required, please see the link below for our full job description:

Job Description - Teacher

Knowledge and Qualifications: 

• PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training  
• Working knowledge of special education needs including relevant curriculum and learning plans. 

Skills: 

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Ability to coach and mentor LSAs, Teaching Assistants etc. 
• Ability to adapt teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal according to audience. 
• Effective skills in planning, preparation, recording and reviewing students’ progress. 
• Working knowledge of supporting pupils with ASD and those with complex communication and behavioural needs.  
• Ability to identify and de-escalate emotional and behavioural issues. 
• Good IT skills. 

Experience: 

• Knowledge and personal experience of special needs, disabilities, behaviour management and associated issues. 
• Experience of working in an ASD/ SLD environment would be desirable. 

What’s on offer?

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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 Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.

• 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.

• 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 24/7. 

• Refer a friend for £1,000

         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. For more information on this position please contact 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.