Deputy Headteacher

Overview and Responsibilities

Join a Visionary Leadership Team: Deputy Headteacher

Location: Ryefields, Derby

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £62,202.00 - £68,586.00 - (L10 – L14)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start Date: May 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th December

About The Aurora Group:

At The Aurora Group, we’re transforming the future of education and care. As a leading provider of services for children, young people, and adults with special educational needs and disabilities, we focus on creating environments where every individual thrives. In line with our growth, we’re opening a brand-new through ASC/SEMH school in Ryefields, Derby, welcoming students aged 4-19. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of an exciting journey from the ground up, ensuring that our new school becomes a beacon of educational excellence and compassionate care.

The Role:

We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join us in May 2025 to help shape and lead our new ASC/SEMH school. This is more than just a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to craft a learning environment that will empower students with ASC/SEMH needs to achieve their full potential. Working closely with the Headteacher, you’ll have the chance to influence the vision, culture, and day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring that it offers an ambitious, therapeutic, and person-centred curriculum.

As the Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in:

• Leading the development of a state-of-the-art school building, ensuring it becomes a calming and inspiring environment for both students and staff.
• Recruiting and leading a passionate, dedicated team of educators and support staff to work in collaboration towards achieving the highest educational outcomes.
• Developing and implementing an innovative curriculum that is tailored to the needs of students with ASC/SEMH challenges.
• Fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, where each child is valued and supported to succeed.
• Leading by example, with the authority to deputise for the Headteacher and contribute strategically to the school's growth.

You’ll also be responsible for key areas such as school governance, developing and implementing policies, and supporting the recruitment of your team, all while ensuring the smooth daily operation of the school.

Skills and Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status and have further professional qualifications relevant to the role.
• Have experience as a senior leader, ideally within an SEMH or ASC setting.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of Ofsted frameworks, Safeguarding, and independent school regulations.
• Bring evidence of leading whole-school initiatives and translating policy into impactful practice.
• Show experience working closely with school governors, trustees, and executives.
• Be a passionate advocate for students, with a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people with ASC/SEMH needs.
• Have the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team, creating a culture of collaboration, creativity, and high standards.

Benefits and Additional Information

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to become part of the Aurora Group—a rapidly expanding network where you can truly make a difference. As the Deputy Headteacher of our new school, you will have the unique opportunity to:

• Make a lasting impact by shaping the direction of a new school from the ground up.
• Join a growing, innovative organization with a commitment to providing exceptional learning environments.
• Be supported by a collaborative leadership team, passionate about professional development and empowering you to succeed.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and a role that offers both professional and personal growth.

Apply Now:

If you are an ambitious, innovative leader ready to take on a transformative role in education, we want to hear from you. Join us in creating something special at The Aurora Group, and help us make a real difference to the lives of students in Ryefields, Derby.

Start Date: May 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

For further information, request a job description or to arrange an informal chat with the Headteacher; please email our Recruitment Partner: adele.richard@the-aurora-group.com

Applications to be made via our online application form.

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