Start date: As early as April 2026 or as of thenAdvert closing date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 12pm, interviews to take place on Wednesday 29th April 2026, venue tbc.

Aurora Coalville School is opening its doors in late 2026 and we're looking for an exceptional Headteacher to help lead and develop this exciting new provision. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.

Aurora Coalville will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious hub for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Communication and Interaction. With a capacity of 120 students across 3 sites, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.

The role:

As Headteacher, you'll initially work with our central teams and senior leaders to shape our new school, putting your stamp on the school's ethos, culture and strategic direction from the ground up.

You will be instrumental in the recruitment and building of your entire team and the design and implementation of a brand-new curriculum in line with the aurora values.

In line with all Headteacher roles; you will ultimately be accountable for all areas of operational and educational performance within the school, as well as the financial performance and management of education and support staff.

To achieve in this role, you will be someone who inspires creativity and collaboration, a strong leader and a passionate advocate for your students, with a track record of school improvements and finding ways to deliver educational outcomes that make a real difference to each student. 

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.

For the full job description, please click the link below:Job Description - Headteacher Coalville School

Skills and Qualifications

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status with further professional qualification in a relevant area.  Candidates with Headteacher qualification (such as NPQH) or a willingness to gain such a qualification preferred.
• Experience of working as a senior leader within an SEN environment
• A clear understanding of Ofsted frameworks and Safeguarding legislation in relation to independent schools.
• Quality assurance experience
• Team management experience.
• Superb communication and stakeholder management skills

How to apply:

You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position, please contact 

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 and young adults.

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.