Do you have a passion for making education accessible and inspiring for every child? Are you ready to create meaningful change for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Emotionally-based School Avoidance (EBSA)? Melksham House School is a brand new school (opened September 2025), looking for passionate and creative teachers to join our team and support secondary-aged students struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by working on-site, in the community, and online.
About the Role:
As a Secondary EBSA Teacher, you’ll work closely with students, families, and a multidisciplinary team to help children and young people re-engage with education. This pioneering role involves a mix of teaching, mentoring, and therapeutic approaches to meet each student’s individual needs.
Note: Full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
Key aspects of the role include:
· Delivering tailored lessons and support plans across a variety of settings: at school, in the community, and online.
· Building trusting relationships with students who may have complex needs and barriers to attendance.
· Collaborating with families, colleagues, and external professionals to create a holistic support network.
· Employing creative strategies and innovative methods to inspire and motivate students.
· Tracking progress and adapting approaches to ensure each student achieves their full potential.
What We Offer:
· An opportunity to shape a ground-breaking approach to education.
· Flexible working options, including part-time positions, to suit your expertise and work-life balance.
· A supportive team environment committed to collaboration and continuous learning.
· Access to professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in EBSA and alternative education practices.
About You:
We are looking for dynamic individuals with a passion for working with students who face emotional and mental health challenges. For full role responsibilities and expectations, please see the attached Brunel information booklet, job description and person specification.
Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.
Benefits
Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, as part of Brunel you will have access to a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Continuous Service date honoured
In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingwiltshire@brunel.org.uk or 01722 321201 or 01722 325018 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.
Safeguarding Statement
Brunel Education 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 Education 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 Education 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.