Teacher - Primary trained

Primary trained teacher for KS3

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 (M1 – UPS3) depending on experience

Start Date: Summer term

Aurora Vincent House School

As part of our growth strategy, Aurora is really pleased to be opening a brand new SEND Secondary School in 2025 in the heart of Horsham, West Sussex for young neurodivergent people aged 11-16. 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:

As a Primary trained teacher, you will be delivering an innovative and creative curriculum to support year 7 and 8 students with support from a clinical team. You will be key to identifying strengths and addressing any gaps in learning.

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 with leadership potential 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

Skills and Qualifications

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:  

• Key Stage 2 mainstream or specialist experience
• They have successfully supported neurodivergent students in a teaching role
• Resourcefulness, resilience and a growth mindset
• An ability to plan personalised learning

It is also preferable for candidates to have experience:

• of teaching in a SEND provision
• working collaboratively with a SENCO and therapists
• in pastoral support to students with high anxiety or experiencing mental health difficulties

Candidates must:

• have PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training
• 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

We offer:

• 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 creating 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 Liz in the new year to arrange an informal talk with the Headteacher who can explain the role fully

Benefits and Additional Information

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@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 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.