Primary Teacher at The Aurora Group

Malvern, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

49232.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status, Special Educational Needs And Disabilities Experience, Autism Experience, National Curriculum Knowledge, Lesson Planning, Assessment, Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Progress Monitoring, Safeguarding Compliance, Equality Compliance, Health And Safety Compliance, Collaboration, Postgraduate Diploma In Autism, Special School Experience

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Overview and Responsibilities Primary Teacher – Aurora Peartree Location: Great Malvern, Worcestershire Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £32,916 - £49,232 (M1 – UPS2)** Preferred Start Date: September 2026 Closing Date: Noon on 27th March 2026 Aurora Peartree is opening its doors in Autumn 2026, and we’re looking for an experienced Primary Teacher to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Aurora Peartree will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 120 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive. As Peartree is a new school in the development stage, visits aren't possible at the moment, but if you would like informal chat with our Operations Director; please email our Recruitment Partner: Liz.Hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk The role: As a Teacher, you’ll deliver high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with Autism and associated needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons, set personalised targets, and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to create a positive and supportive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include: Planning and delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs. Monitoring progress and reporting to parents, carers, and senior staff. Leading on a subject or curriculum area and supporting colleagues. Managing and supervising support staff within your classroom. Maintaining compliance with safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies. Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description: Job Description – Primary Teacher Skills and Qualifications About You: We’re looking for someone with: Essential Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Essential Experience Experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally Autism. Strong knowledge of the national curriculum. Skilled in planning, assessment, and classroom management. Ability to remain calm and positive in a challenging environment. Desirable Postgraduate diploma in Autism or SEN specialism. Experience in a special school setting. Benefits and Additional Information 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.

Responsibilities

The teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning tailored for pupils with Autism and associated needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. Key duties include planning and delivering differentiated lessons, monitoring progress, reporting to stakeholders, leading on a curriculum area, and supervising support staff.