SEN Assistant Head, Maternity Cover FTC

SEN Assistant Head, Maternity Cover FTC

📍 Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
💰 Salary: Leadership Scale Level 1 to 3 £51,773 to £54,394   (depending on experience and qualifications)
🕒 Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours per week – Fixed Term Contract until Easter 2027  

Join Aurora Summerfields – Where Every Child Matters

🏫 About Us

Aurora Summerfields School opened in April 2023 and is already making a meaningful impact. With a proposed capacity of 50 students, we are an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism spectrum conditions and associated challenges in accessing education.

We’re proud to have received Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection.

🎯 The Role

We’re seeking an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and wellbeing.

You will:

• Lead by example, modelling outstanding SEN practice and a positive, inclusive ethos.
• Support the Head of School in delivering high standards of teaching and learning across the curriculum.
• Champion staff development through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning.
• Oversee transitions for pupils at key stages and into post-16 pathways.
• Promote emotional wellbeing by liaising with internal and external support services.
• Contribute to school improvement through data analysis, lesson observations, and strategic planning.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your team and deputize for the Head of School when required.

👥 What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a resilient, creative leader who:

• Has successful experience teaching pupils with ASC and ADHD.
• Has held a leadership role and contributed to school improvement.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and staff development.
• Has strong knowledge of Ofsted, Independent School Standards, and school development planning.

✅ Requirements

• Degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check
• UK Driving Licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training

Ready to inspire, lead, and grow with us?

Apply now and become part of a school where every day is an opportunity to empower lives.

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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 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)

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.