Teacher

We are currently looking to recruit a teacher to join our expanding team and work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to aid the smooth running of the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. You will be a part of a Brand-New School set up. It is an opportunity for you to help shape the provision and develop the school to be the best that it can be.,

• Be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning of all pupils who are assigned to the post holder, having responsibility for their progress, welfare and outcomes.
• Supervise the work of any support staff, who are assigned to work with the post holder's pupils.
• Provide leadership across the school in a curriculum area, this to include:
• monitoring quality and standards
• contributing to school planning and self-evaluation
• providing professional support to other teachers and support staff
• advising the Head of Education on appropriate resources and materials
• leading appropriate professional development.
• Implement the aims of the school.
• Work to the schools' values and ensure that values are embedded in everyday practice, Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Rowan School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire is due to open in November 2024, supporting young people aged 6 -16 with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.
  
  PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training
• Working knowledge of special education needs including relevant curriculum and learning plans.
Skills:
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to coach and mentor LSAs, Teaching Assistants etc.
• Ability to adapt teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal according to audience.
• Effective skills in planning, preparation, recording and reviewing students' progress.
• Working knowledge of supporting pupils with ASD and those with complex communication and behavioural needs.
• Ability to identify and de-escalate emotional and behavioural issues.
• Good IT skills.
Experience:
• Knowledge and personal experience of special needs, disabilities, behaviour management and associated issues.
• Experience of working in an ASD/ SLD environment would be desirable.
  
  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 and equal opportunities employer. Closing Date: The role will remain open until it is filled - Please apply early as we may close the role when we have a suitable level of interest.

Be part of our successful team and 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.