SEN Headteacher

Headteacher – Aurora Wilden View

Location: Torton, Kidderminster

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Annual Salary: L16 £72,162 to L20 £79,475 (depending on skills and experience)

This role is to start ideally September or as soon as possible

Aurora Wilden View 

Aurora Wilden View opened its doors last year and is already making a remarkable impact. Nestled in 20 acres of beautiful countryside, our purpose-built school features bright, modern classrooms and specialist facilities, including a brand-new Science and Technology building. We blend the best of mainstream education with tailored therapeutic and specialist support to meet the needs of young people with SEMH and Autism Spectrum Conditions.

This is a unique opportunity to join us as our new Headteacher and lead our growing school into its next exciting chapter.

Take a virtual tour of our school Visit our school or come and visit us in person—we’d love to show you around and talk to you about this post. 

The Role:

As Headteacher, you will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and care. You’ll be responsible for the school’s operational and educational performance, financial management, and the development of a passionate, skilled team.

We’re looking for a leader who is:

• A champion for students with complex needs
• A confident communicator and collaborator
• A strategic thinker with a fast paced, hands-on approach
• Committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for every learner

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and ideally NPQH (or willingness to obtain)
• Proven experience as a Headteacher within a specialist school environment
• Up to date knowledge of current DfE guidance including Independent Schools Standards (ISS)
• Knowledge and understanding of SLD and ASD issues
• Up to date knowledge of local and national government initiatives and legislation
• Quality assurance experience (such as lesson observations and performance management)
• Strong and effective leadership qualities
• Superb communication and stakeholder management skills
• A clear understanding of Ofsted frameworks and Safeguarding legislation in relation to independent schools.

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. 

• FREE Lunch! All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no cost 

• 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 Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension 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)

Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply now and be part of something truly special.

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 karen.barnfield@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 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.