PE, OAA and Enrichment teacher

Overview and Responsibilities

PE, OAA and Enrichment activities teacher in a new SEN provision

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £31,650 - £45,646 (M1 – UPS1) depending on experience

Start Date: Summer term 2025 or Autumn term 2025

Aurora Vincent House School

As part of our growth strategy, we are 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. Many students are working at - or close to - age expectations. 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:

This is a unique role in a unique school that will evolve as the school develops and will vary depending on the needs of each cohort. You will be responsible for offering and facilitating a range of  personalised physical activities that engage all of our students. A traditional Physical Education curriculum is not appropriate for many of our students who are aged 11-16 and therefore we require a teacher who is creative, flexible and who can teach an adapted PE curriculum both on and offsite. You will also be able to facilitate outdoor and adventurous activities. Some students will have the opportunity to do extra PE to support with their engagement in school and aiding their self-regulation. The role also includes opportunities for you to plan enrichment projects and days that support the interest of the students and to increase their life experiences.

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. Increasing students’ confidence and levels of independence is central to the role.

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:  

• The flexibility to choose and deliver courses appropriate to a range of needs
• They have successfully supported neurodivergent students in a teaching role
• Resourcefulness, resilience and a growth mindset
• An ability to plan personalised learning

Candidates must:

• QTS in Physical Education (but appropriately experience / qualified applicants without QTS will be considered)
• have proven experience in teaching sport, OAA or Physical Education
• 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
• have the empathy and resilience to work with young people who may experience high anxiety and may have self-harming behaviours, ARFID and disordered eating, and a range of mental health difficulties.

We offer:

• Small classes with the opportunity to establish strong relationships with all students.
• The time, support and training for you to prioritise safeguarding, pastoral care and the overall wellbeing of all students.
• 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 to arrange an informal talk with the Headteacher who can explain the role in full. Our priority is appointing a teacher with the right mindset, potential and pastoral approach alongside core teaching skills. Therefore aspects of the role are negotiable.

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.

Salary : $31,650 - $45,646