Your Role

  Exeter House School is an all-through education provision for children and young people aged 4–19 with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. We are a supportive, nurturing community, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023.

As a growing Multi Academy Trust, this is an exciting time to join our team of SEND education professionals. We’re looking for a passionate and inspiring Teacher who wants to help pupils achieve their full potential.

Exeter House is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust: a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. Across our SEND, Church of England and mainstream schools and provisions, we work to improve the life chances and outcomes of children and young people.

Our classes are innovative and engaging, and our education teams work collaboratively to develop practical, solutions-focused approaches to pupils’ diverse needs. As part of the Exeter House team, you’ll benefit from the specialist knowledge and training of experienced education professionals at the school and across the Trust.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week 

Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Interviews: As applications received

The role

You’ll plan, deliver and review learning that reflects pupils’ individual needs, helping them develop their communication, confidence and independence. You’ll lead and support a team of classroom assistants, work closely with families and professionals, and contribute to the wider development of the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering inclusive, multi-sensory learning activities and individual programmes.
• Supporting pupils’ learning, communication, behaviour and safety.
• Assessing progress, maintaining effective records and contributing to EHCP reviews.
• Leading and deploying classroom assistants, and supporting colleagues’ development.
• Building constructive partnerships with parents and sharing information about pupils’ progress.
• Contributing to staff training, pastoral work, school development and a subject specialism.
• Promoting the school’s vision, values, British values and commitment to safeguarding.

We’d love to hear from you if

• You’re an exceptional practitioner with a background in Special, Early Years or Primary Education and a passion for SEND.
• You can inspire and motivate pupils to reach their potential.
• You’re an Early Career Teacher or an experienced teacher, with enthusiasm for teaching in SEND.
• You enjoy working collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, families and leaders.
• You’re looking to develop your career as part of a supportive and experienced team.
• You’ll need Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching pupils with SEND. Please read the job description and person specification for the full requirements, including essential qualifications. Successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their qualifications.
• Experience or knowledge of autism, communication approaches such as PECS, Signalong or Intensive Interaction, TEACCH, sensory processing needs or Early Years would be an advantage.
• Training and developmen

We want you to feel valued and supported. We’ll provide full training appropriate to the role, alongside an extensive induction and ongoing CPD. You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within the school and across the Trust.

Our benefits

Brunel Academies Trust values the contribution colleagues make to children and young people. Our benefits include:

• A positive and friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to work with an amazing group of young people.
• An extensive induction, CPD and training programme.
• Support for continued professional growth and pay progression opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reduced membership fees at a local health and fitness club.
• Brunel Perks discounts on products and retailers, including cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays.
• Carefirst impartial counselling and advice by phone, video call or in person.
• An excellent pension scheme.

Most of all, you’ll be part of a professional, supportive community and see the positive impact your work has on young people’s futures. Your role matters.

Visit us

Potential candidates are warmly invited to visit Exeter House and meet our team. To arrange a visit or an informal conversation with a co-Headteacher, please contact the school.

How to apply

Please apply through SAM People Recruit. We consider applications as they arrive and may close the vacancy early if we appoint a suitable candidate.

Find out more about our Trust and mission.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.