PE Lead (UQT)

PE Lead (UQT) Aurora Summerfields School Location: Wilmslow

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Term Time only

Salary of up to 35259 plus benefits. Aurora offers great training real progression and wellbeing benefits that genuinely make a difference from everyday savings and healthcare support to financial wellbeing tools and enhanced rewards.

PE Lead (UQT) Aurora Summerfields School

Aurora Summerfields School is seeking a passionate energetic and childcentred PE Lead (UQT) to champion physical education and promote healthy active lifestyles across our school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in the power of movement creativity and inclusive practice to transform young lives.

About the Role

As our PE Lead you will deliver highquality engaging PE lessons that meet the diverse needs of our pupils many of whom have Autism ADHD or other SEND profiles. Youll create motivating learning experiences that build confidence independence and lifelong skills both inside and outside the classroom.

Youll also play a key role in strengthening our links with the local community helping students access meaningful social recreational and physical opportunities beyond school.

What Youll Be Doing

• Delivering accessible differentiated and inspiring PE lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting students physical development through personalised plans adapted resources and safe structured environments.
• Promoting positive behaviour using proactive relationshipcentred strategies.
• Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress including EHCP targets and therapeutic goals.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants clinical teams the SENDCO and families to ensure a holistic approach.
• Encouraging independence emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Contributing to wider curriculum skills including Maths English and life skills.
• Maintaining and managing PE equipment and ensuring safe practice at all times.
• Representing the school within the community and fostering external partnerships.
• Participating in staff training meetings and wholeschool events.

Our School

Aurora Summerfields School opened its doors in April 2023 in the heart of Wilmslow offering a nurturing and specialist environment for up to 50 students. As a brandnew independent school we support children and young people aged 5 to 19 who experience challenges linked to complex communication needs often associated with Autism spectrum conditions. Our mission is to provide a setting where every learner feels understood valued and empowered to thrive.

What Were Looking For

You dont need formal teaching qualifications what matters most is your passion creativity and commitment to putting children first.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working with pupils with SEND ideally in a specialist setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging differentiated lessons.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Calm compassionate and resilient approach to supporting students through challenges.
• Good literacy numeracy and ICT skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

Desirable

• Understanding of the PE curriculum and health & safety standards.
• Experience using visual supports and sensoryaware teaching strategies.

Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• A full driving licence may be required depending on offsite activities.

Whats on Offer at Aurora

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Heres 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. Youll 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

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How to apply

Please complete a full online application form. If you need any assistance with completing your application form or for more information on this position please contact Karen in the Recruitment Team via email at

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

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 andis 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.