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Assistant Headteacher - Climate for Learning
Brunel College is a highly successful independent alternative provision for young people. We specialise in
providing a nurturing environment for vulnerable students, including students with SEND and behavioural
needs, through personalised learning, small-group teaching and individual support.
Brunel College is a place where young people can learn through supportive interaction, experience and
success. We aim to provide a safe environment for both young people and staff so that the emphasis can
be placed upon growing, learning and fulfilling the potential that exists.
We are committed to improving the life chances of our young people by removing barriers to participation
and achievement. Our intention is to create and continually develop a secure, inspiring and responsive
environment where each young person is supported holistically to take ownership of their lives,
their learning and their decisions.
Our mission is to empower all our young people to Believe, Achieve and Succeed, so that they can thrive in
all aspects of their lives now and in the future.
A unique opportunity to build something from the ground up
This is a new senior leadership role at an exciting point in Brunel College’s development. In September
2027 we are opening a new site for students in Years 7, 8 and 9. Over the following two years, the school
will grow to include Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader who has successfully led climate for learning and
behaviour across a school site. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish the culture,
standards, systems and routines of the new site from the outset – shaping what excellent behaviour,
relationships, engagement and readiness to learn look like for both students and staff.
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful alternative provision, retain the strengths of Brunel College’s
relational and nurturing approach, and create a calm, consistent and aspirational culture for the next phase
of our development.
All about the role
The Assistant Headteacher – Climate for Learning will be a highly visible member of the Senior Leadership
Team, leading the strategic and operational development of a consistently calm, safe and purposeful
learning environment.
We are seeking someone who combines uncompromisingly high expectations with an excellent
understanding of vulnerable learners, SEND, behaviour and inclusion. You will create clear systems that
staff can apply consistently, while ensuring that relationships, individual need and restorative practice
remain central to our approach.
The preferred candidate will:
• Have successful senior leadership experience, including substantial responsibility for behaviour and
climate for learning across a school site.
• Have a proven track record of improving behaviour, culture, routines and student engagement.
• Be able to establish high expectations and clear, consistent systems from the ground up.
• Understand how SEND, trauma, unmet need and disadvantage can affect behaviour and engagement.
• Be a highly visible, calm and credible leader who supports staff and students throughout the school day.
• Use behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and achievement information intelligently to identify priorities and evaluate impact.
• Develop staff confidence and consistency through coaching, modelling, training and constructive challenge.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents/carers, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contribute fully to whole-school improvement as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Find out more and apply
If you have any queries about this role, please get in touch by calling Lisa Beavis, School Business Manager on 01722 786138 or email lbeavis@brunelcollege.co.uk to arrange an informal conversation with our Headteacher. Tours of the school are recommended. More information about the school can be found at www.brunelcollege.co.uk.
All staff are required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and to follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Teaching staff are expected to fully meet Part 1 of the Teachers’ Standards. All staff working with young people, regardless of role, are expected to meet the expectations relating to personal and professional conduct.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible. Notes The criteria above and detailed in the person specification and job description will be evidenced through a variety of means, including the application form, letter/supporting statement, references, interview and selection activities. Brunel College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to the school’s safer recruitment procedures and appropriate pre-employment checks.
Closing date (and time): 09/10/2026 12 noon
Interview date: wb 12/10/2026
Commencement date: January 2027
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Future Opportunities
If you have any queries regarding working with us in the future, please get in touch by calling Lisa Beavis, School Business Manager on 01722786138 or email lbeavis@brunelcollege.co.uk to arrange an informal conversation with our Headteacher.
All staff will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Teaching staff are expected to fully meet Part 1 of the Teacher Standards. All staff working with young people, regardless of role, are expected to meet Part 2 of the Teacher Standards.