Primary trained KS3 teacher

Primary trained KS3 teacher in a new SEN provision

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £32,916 - £47,742 (M1 – UPS1)*

Start Date: 13^th April 2026

Closing Date: Noon Friday 6th February

Aurora Vincent House School

As part of our growth strategy, we are really pleased to have opened a 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 are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who is trained as a primary teacher who can teach in Key Stage 3 with an initial focus on year 7 where the students work within a primary model. Whilst many of our students are capable of working at or above age expectations, they often have gaps in their learning and so the ability to teach the key stage 2 outcomes is important. Key to this role is the pastoral responsibility for supporting the wellbeing of our young people and using a holistic approach to supporting them closely liaising with our therapists and SEND team. Our students are hoping for a teacher who is patient, fun and wants to understand them. This requires you to be flexible and neuro-affirmative in your approach where the relationship with the young people comes first.

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 below full job description:

Job description - Primary Trained 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 or working collaboratively with a SENDCO
• in pastoral support to students with high anxiety
• working with students aged 11-16

Candidates must:

• be a qualified primary trained 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.

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed

Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)

How to Apply: 

For candidates that haven’t worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

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 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