Current Vacancies:
Assistant Headteacher - Climate for Learning
(See below)
Production Skills Teacher (Art & Technology)
(See below)
(please click the link above)
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
Further documents (click on the links)
Production Skills Teacher (Art & Technology)
Full-time or Part-time
Start: January 2027
Location: Brunel College, Salisbury
Responsible to: Teaching and Learning Lead
A bit about us
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.
An exciting time to join Brunel College
This is an exciting opportunity to join Brunel College at a significant point in our development.
We currently provide education for students in Years 9–11, with our curriculum designed to re-engage young people in education and provide meaningful pathways towards qualifications, further education, training and employment.
From September 2027, Brunel College will expand its provision to include Years 7–11, creating an exciting opportunity to further develop our curriculum and provide engaging, practical learning experiences for students across the full secondary age range.
We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and creative Production Skills Teacher (Art & Technology) to join our team from January 2027. The position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, and we are happy to discuss working patterns with the successful candidate.
All about the role
Production Skills is an important part of our practical and vocational curriculum. We want students to experience the satisfaction of designing, creating, making and completing high-quality work while developing skills that have genuine relevance to their future lives. The successful candidate will deliver engaging learning across Art, Design and Technology and practical production skills, adapting the curriculum to meet the needs, interests and abilities of our students.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring creativity and practical expertise to the role. Your background could be in Art, Design Technology, Product Design, resistant materials, construction, creative technologies or another relevant practical or vocational discipline. More important than fitting a particular subject profile is your ability to inspire young people through practical learning and to find creative ways of engaging students who may previously have struggled within mainstream education.
You will have considerable freedom to help shape and develop the Production Skills curriculum as Brunel College grows.
We are looking for someone who:
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Can plan and deliver engaging, creative and practical learning experiences in Art, Technology and/or related production skills.
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Has strong practical skills and can inspire young people through designing, making and creating.
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Can develop students' confidence, independence, creativity, problem-solving and practical skills.
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Can adapt teaching and learning to meet a wide range of individual needs, including SEND and barriers to learning.
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Understands that positive relationships are fundamental to successful teaching and learning.
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Can establish a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment with clear expectations and routines.
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Is enthusiastic about working with young people who may have experienced challenges or disruption within their previous education.
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Can identify opportunities for students to work towards meaningful qualifications and pathways into further education, training and employment.
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Is willing to contribute to the continued development of our curriculum as Brunel College expands to Years 7–11.
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Can work collaboratively as part of a supportive and committed staff team.
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Shares our commitment to improving the life chances of vulnerable young people.
Experience within alternative provision, SEND or a specialist setting would be advantageous, but it is not essential. We would particularly welcome applications from teachers who are excited by the opportunity to teach differently and use practical, creative learning to re-engage young people.
Why Brunel College?
This is an opportunity to work in a setting where relationships matter, class sizes are small and staff have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to individual young people. As Brunel College expands, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to influence the development of our Production Skills provision, helping us to create an ambitious practical curriculum for students from Years 7–11.
We can offer:
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Small teaching groups and the opportunity to provide genuinely personalised learning.
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A supportive and nurturing environment for both students and staff.
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The opportunity to help shape and develop an expanding curriculum.
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A strong focus on practical, meaningful learning and preparation for adulthood.
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Opportunities for professional development as the school continues to grow.
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Flexibility, with both full-time and part-time applications welcomed.
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The opportunity to join Brunel College at an exciting stage in its development.
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 and provide an excellent opportunity to see our provision and meet our students and staff. More information about Brunel College 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.
The successful applicant will be subject to Brunel College's safer recruitment procedures and appropriate pre-employment checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Closing date (and time): 16/10/2026 12 noon
Interview date: wb 19/10/2026
Commencement date: January 2027
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.