Science Teacher

Science teacher in a new SEN provision

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Salary: £32,916 - £49,232 (M1 - UPS2)*

Start Date: January 2026 (negotiable)

Aurora Vincent House School

As part of our growth strategy, we are really pleased to have opened a brand new SEND Secondary School in the heart of Horsham, West Sussex for autistic young people aged 11-16. We are a happy school that values kindness and understanding where everyone feels safe. 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:

We know that our students learn best when they are doing hands-on, experiential learning. We are looking for a science teacher who is passionate about inspiring students to learn through practical, multi-sensory approaches. You will be teaching all three areas of science, and we aim to offer the Combined Science GCSE alongside step-up and entry level courses as appropriate. In exchange, we can offer a brand new science lab and specialist support from experienced SEN teachers and leaders. 

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 who can ensure great outcomes for students, collaborating closely with our clinical team and SENDCO.

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 job description:

Job Description - Teacher

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:  

• They have successfully supported neurodivergent students in a teaching role
• Resourcefulness, resilience and a growth mindset
• An ability to plan personalised learning
• Experience as a form tutor

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
• working with students aged 11-16

Candidates must:

• be a qualified Science teacher
• 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 and expectation 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 developing 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 us to arrange an informal talk or school tour with the Headteacher. Our priority is appointing a teacher with the right mindset, potential and pastoral approach alongside their core teaching skills.

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@theauroragroup.co.uk

* Within Aurora we support teacher professional development by offering Upper Pay Scale both to teachers joining the company and through our internal professional development and performance management process.

To be offered a role on Upper Pay Scale we will expect you to:

• provide evidence that you are already receiving an Upper Pay Scale salary.
• Hold specific allocated responsibility, once you have completed your induction, that contributes to whole school improvement including the overall raising of standards in the school and demonstrate their ongoing commitment to their own CPD.

Details of the relevant area of responsibility will be discussed with you at interview and further when you join the company.

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.