The Aurora Group - Nurturing Positive Outcomes through Education and Care
The Aurora Group believe in giving people the opportunities they need to lead fulfilling, independent lives. Established in 2015, we’re now one of the largest providers of education, care and support services for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Across our network of innovative schools, colleges and residential homes, our dedicated and experienced staff work in collaboration with specialist teams of professionals to enable every young person to explore and develop their own unique talents, skills and abilities.
We currently employ around 1600 staff across 24 services/settings, including Primary, Secondary and Adult settings. We employ teaching assistants, teachers, specialist therapy teams, care-based support workers and a central administrative support team. Each service is run independently and is subject to Ofsted/CQC rules and inspections
Leadership Apprenticeships with National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
For school and MAT leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher with responsibility for leading several schools, academies or LA Virtual Schools and have a minimum of three years as a headteacher or head of school.
The Headteacher Programme is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Headship (NPQH) to the Level 7 Senior Leader Standard. This means you will be undertaking two prestigious awards concurrently, providing you with even more resources to excel in your career.
The School Leader Programme is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) to the Level 5 Operations Manager Standard. This means you will be undertaking two prestigious awards concurrently, providing you with even more resources to excel in your career.
Thrive Wellbeing Apprenticeships
Valued at £12,000 and equivalent to a foundation degree, this work-based training programme is ideal for experienced teaching assistants who are looking to advance their careers, take on more responsibility, and build expertise in social and emotional support for children and young people.
Valued at £9,000 and equivalent to a foundation degree, this work-based training programme empowers teachers, leaders and aspiring leaders to advance their leadership and management skills, while building the expertise to strategically implement the Thrive Approach within a class, department, setting or organisation.