Assistant Head Teacher KS1-3
Aurora Hanley School
Stoke-on-Trent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £42,915.00 - £43,251.00 (L1 – L2)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 22 September 2022
Job overview
Location: Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £42,915.00 - £43,251.00 (L1 – L2) – Subject to qualification and experience
Hours: 40 hours per week – Term time only
Closing Date: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Interviews: Wednesday 5th October 2022
The Aurora Hanley School is an 'Outstanding' rated innovative provider of education and care, supporting young people aged 6 - 19 with complex needs typically related to Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism and other conditions.
The main purpose of the role:
Due to successful internal promotion, Aurora Hanley School are looking to appoint an Assistant Head that will lead KS 1,2 and 3, with a start date of January 2023.
As a KS1- 3 Assistant Head Teacher it will be your responsibility to promote the Aurora values and also the school vision in providing evidence of how Hanley School empowers uniqueness, realises potential and builds resilience of all of our young people.
The role will involve a teaching commitment (60% class based / 40% leadership time )
Key duties:
- Provide an environment for teaching and learning that empowers both pupils and staff to achieve their fullest potential.
- Provide professional leadership to secure sustained improvements in the school’s performance
- Lead and manage the lower School staff developing a framework of mentoring, coaching and peer support
- Support the SLT in managing staff work load
- Support all staff and students emotional wellbeing by linking with appropriate services both in and out of school and liaising effectively with HR.
- Support the Head of School in maintaining and developing high standards of teaching and learning across all areas of the curriculum, through participation in learning walks, lesson observations, appraisal processes, work scrutiny, planning monitoring, data analysis and monitoring of outcomes-inputting into improvement planning processes..
- Lead in transitions and transition planning – whether that be transitioning in to school, from class to class ( each academic year) or from Key stage to Key stage ( moving buildings)
- Undertake in the absence of the Head of School and to the extent required by the Governing Body, the professional duties of the Head of School including the deployment of staff to ensure their effective contribution to pupil learning.
Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.
Successful candidate qualities:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status – QTLS or QTS (Essential)
- Experience of leading within an SEN setting or improving outcomes for young people with EHCPs (Essential)
Knowledge:
- A clear understanding of ASC and related teaching strategies.
- Good level of understanding of Ofsted expectations and/or Independent School standards
- School development planning
- School education Reviews
What’s on offer?
- Life assurance
- Teachers' 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.
For more information on this position please contact karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com / 07920 223 415
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
Attached documents
About Aurora Hanley School
- Aurora Hanley School
- Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall
- Stoke-on-Trent
- ST2 8PQ
- United Kingdom
Aurora Hanley School
Welcome to our Special Needs School in Bucknall, Staffordshire
Welcome from the Headteacher
Here at Aurora Hanley, we know that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.That is why we endeavour to provide an inclusive learning environment for all our students to enjoy, thrive and grow throughout their academic career.By the time they leave us, every student is on their way to achieving their own goals – whether that is by developing vital life skills, or gaining specific academic and vocational qualifications.We believe that by providing the right support and building positive relationships, we can support everyone to access opportunities that have previously been denied.I look forward to welcoming you into the Aurora Hanley community soon.
Julie Martin, Headteacher, Aurora Hanley
Welcome from the Principal
Welcome to the Aurora Hanley School family. We pride ourselves on being a warm, open and friendly environment in which young people flourish. We are recognised as an outstanding provision, not just for the education delivered but for the social experience, emotional coaching and life skills development provided.We are also a sister school to our newly opened Summerfields school in Cheshire. Both schools reflect our belief that all our unique individuals need to feel accepted, understood, listened to and supported to achieve lifelong learning.To be prepared, not just academically, but socially and emotionally for the challenges that life brings. I hope you enjoy your time with us and the journey you will undertake.
Tracy Whitehurst, Principal, Aurora Hanley and Aurora Summerfields
Our School
Aurora Hanley is an independent specialist school for young people aged 6 to 19, who may face difficulties as a result of complex communication needs typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Many of our students have sensory issues and high levels of anxiety that affect their ability to cope in mainstream settings, creating difficulties that can impact negatively on their emotional wellbeing, behaviour and ability to participate fully in education.
At Aurora Hanley, we help every young person to re-engage with learning and enjoy school life.
With specialist teaching and integrated therapeutic support, small classes and a nurturing approach, we give students a framework for breaking down barriers to learning.
Although we cater for ages 6 - 19, due to the varying needs and academic levels of our pupils, some may move on at different points if there is a more appropriate pathway for them. Some pupils may move on to College at 16 if that is the most appropriate route to achieve their goals.
Our Facilities
Aurora Hanley is located near the heart of Stoke City, in the residential area of Bucknall.
The school site consists of a new, two-story building for older students and a separate primary school building. All our rooms are bright, modern and sensitively designed for children and young people who struggle in larger mainstream environments.
Facilities include:
· Specialist classrooms for science, art and cooking
· Break-out spaces and a sensory room
· Clinical and therapeutic facilities
· Fully-equipped kitchen
· Safe outdoor spaces
Education at Aurora Hanley extends into the local community and city, giving young people opportunities to learn practical skills in everyday environments whenever they are ready.
Our Curriculum
Aurora Hanley offers a broad, balanced curriculum with a flexible timetable designed around each student, recognising their individual abilities, interests and needs.
All activities are based on personalised goals to ensure they are engaging, meaningful and achievable for everyone. Students are encouraged to be actively involved in school life, by making choices, contributing to their own programmes and sharing ideas regularly.
Individual behaviour management plans help our students develop positive self-regulation and coping strategies, facilitating their learning and creating a positive school experience for everyone.
Our focus on behavioural management is supported via our Clinical Psychology teams, who work together with students and their families to explore and develop individual strengths and aspirations.
Our other therapeutic provision includes speech and language therapy and occupational therapy, with our clinical staff working in conjunction with teaching and support staff to provide holistic support for every student.
Our Outcomes
EDUCATION including analysis of achievement and destinations data.
Exam Results 2019 - 2020
· 1 student gained a grade 9 Physics i-GCSE and a GCSE chemistry Grade 7, and English Lit GCSE Grade 7. He also achieved an A level in advanced Maths A*. (Pupil had previously been out of school for 3 years, gained English Language Grade 7 last year and Maths GCSE Grade 9 last year).
· 3 students gained an Art GCSE- 2 Grade 4’s, 1 grade 3).
· 4 students passed English functional skills level 1.
· 1 student gained an English Literature Grade 7 GCSE.
· 3 students achieved GCSE Maths Grade 5.
· 2 students gained a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification.
· 3 students gained a BTEC applied science Level 2 Merit (equivalent to GCSE Grade B/6), 1 student gained a Level 1 pass (equiv. to grade 1-3 GCSE)
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