Teacher – Aurora Linemere

Location: Backwell, North Somerset

Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £32,916 - £49,232 (M1 – UPS2)

Start Date: September 2026

Aurora Linemere is opening its doors in Autumn 2026, and we're looking for an experienced Teacher to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.

Aurora Linemere 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 96 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.

As Linemere 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: 

These teaching posts require specialist teachers in core subjects who have proven experience in meeting the needs of learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This requirement is essential for this specific recruitment cohort to ensure high-quality, inclusive provision for our pupils

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 see the link below for our full job description:

Teacher - Linemere - JD.docx

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 up to GCSE level.
• 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.

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 Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at 

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.