Exeter House School is an all through Education Provision (EP) for children and young people (CYP) with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. We are a supportive and nurturing community for CYP, aged 4 -19. Rated Good by Ofsted (Jun 23).
We are seeking two creative and caring teachers to join the team as part of the development for our new satellite site at Wellington Lion Primary School, Tidworth. This will comprise of 3 classes of Year R to Year 3 pupils (9 pupils per class) and will open in September 2026. The satellite is not open yet for appointees to visit, but our Lead Teacher and Co-Headteacher will be taking appointees to support the set up process – you’ll be involved from the beginning and an integral part in creating the setting for our cohort joining. Please note Wellington Lions will be a temporary site until the permanent site in nearby Ludgershall is ready.
By joining the Exeter House team, you will have the opportunity to work as an integral part of an inclusive and forward-thinking staff, benefitting from the specialist knowledge and training from our experienced education specialists within the school and across the Trust.
We want to hear from you if:
- You are an exceptional practitioner with a proven track record in Special, Early Years, or Primary Education with a passion for SEND.
- You are able to inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential.
- You are an ECT or more experienced teacher, with an undeniable enthusiasm for teaching in SEND.
- You have a passion to make a difference to the lives of pupils with a variety of disabilities and work well as part of a team, building effective working partnerships with the wider Support Staff team of Teaching Assistants, colleagues and Leadership.
- You are seeking to develop your career within a supportive and experienced team.
Exeter House School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream schools and provisions.
Exeter House is unique; our classes are innovative and exciting and our education teams work together collaboratively and innovatively to develop solutions-focused approaches to meet the diverse and varied needs of our pupils.
Please see the job description and person specification to learn more about the responsibilities of this exciting opportunity.
Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
Interviews: 25.03.2026 or as received
Start Date: 01.09.2026
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
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
Brunel Academies Trust is a rapidly developing Multi Academy Trust. We value our colleagues and the effort they put into our children and young people day in and out. Whether through continuous professional development (CPD) to feed your ambitions, personal and impartial support through challenging days or exciting and easy to use discounts to enjoy with friends and family, we have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees including:
- A positive and friendly working environment.
- An opportunity to work with an amazing group of young people.
- Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD programme and training.
- Opportunities and support for continued professional growth.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Reduced membership fee at local Health and Fitness Club.
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- 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
- Excellent pension scheme
- Pay progression opportunities
Most importantly, we can promise that you will achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the professional family community our colleagues represent and the positive impact your role will have in shaping our children and young people’s futures. Your role matters.
Potential candidates for this exciting opportunity are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team really are. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or/and have an informal conversation with a Co-Headteacher via 01722 334168.
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 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.
To learn more about our Trust and our mission, please do visit our website at www.brunel.org.uk
For any internal Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingwiltshire@brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.
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.