Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Head of School for our Aurora Hedgeway School. The school supports young people aged 7 - 19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

We offer life skills and a wide range of GCSE/ Functional Skills/BTEC accreditations alongside a functional skills/entry level pathway.  Behaviours across the school are excellent.

The role:

We are looking for an inspirational and ambitious Assistant Head who shares our commitment to providing a therapeutic, person-centred learning environment where every young person can thrive.

Working closely with the Head of School, you will play a key role in the leadership and day-to-day management of the school. You will lead on developing teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, careers education, work experience and enrichment opportunities, ensuring pupils receive a high-quality education that prepares them for adulthood.

You will support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development, monitor the quality of teaching and learning across the school, and use assessment information to help drive pupil progress and whole-school improvement.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to strategic planning, school improvement, safeguarding, staff development and the overall success of the school, while promoting high expectations, positive relationships and excellent outcomes for all pupils.

Experience & Qualifications:

Successful candidate are likely to demonstrate the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Leadership or management qualification (desirable)
• A proven track record of excellent teaching within relevant key stages and/or a special educational needs environment.
• Experience of leading a significant area, phase or inclusion provision, including responsibility for assessment and raising standards.
• Experience of turning policy into effective and successful practice.
• Effective leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others.
• Experience of analysing pupil progress and assessment data to support school improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Experience of working within, or contributing to, a senior leadership team.
• A clear understanding of teaching, learning, behaviour support and curriculum development.

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 Emma in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Emma.mckay@theauroragroup.co.uk.

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.