Data Protection Adviser

Aurora Summerfields School, Wilmslow, SK9 2GH

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 January 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Data Protection Adviser job summary

Data Protection Adviser

Location: Remote / Home Based (preferably in South of England)

Some travel required to services – Long days and/or overnight stays – all agreed travel is expensed

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Dependent on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week, full year contract (consideration given to those seeking part time)

Due to our continued growth we are looking for a Data Protection Adviser to work under the guidance of our Data Protection Officer to help embed a strong culture of data protection and privacy across the schools, residential care homes, and central functions of The Aurora Group.

You will provide advice, monitoring, and operational support to ensure personal data is processed lawfully, securely, and in line with organisational policies and statutory requirements.

Key accountabilities:

• Promote a strong culture of data protection awareness and good practice across the Group.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvements of data protection compliance through audits, projects and learning from incidents.
  
• Ensure statutory obligations for information rights and data breaches are met within required timescales.
  
• Provide effective oversight of data protection practices throughout The Aurora Group to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the team when required. Please see attached full job description. 

 

Skills and Qualifications

• A good understanding of data protection principles and relevant legislation (UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 / Data Use and Access Act 2025).
  
• Previous experience in a data protection role advising and supporting staff with data protection compliance.
  
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
  
• High attention to detail and a responsible, ethical approach to handling information.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
  
• Strong organisational skills.
  
• Good IT skills specifically Microsoft.
  

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s 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. You’ll 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:

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.. 

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Aurora Summerfields School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 19
• School size: 40 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aurora Summerfields School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aurora-summerfields-school

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