Headteacher

We are proud to announce that Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to oversee the leadership of The Chalet School from September 2025; collaborating with Brunel’s Executive Leadership Team and wider network of Brunel’s Education Professionals and Central Business Support Teams at an exciting and crucial time in the Multi Academy Trust’s journey to success.

The Chalet School is a fantastic SEND school for pupils with Autism and SEND located in East Swindon's Liden community. We offer an individualised knowledge based curriculum that is designed to support Autistic pupil to make good or better progress against their EHCPs outcomes. We want our pupils to have access to their "voice" and feel listened to.

Due to our current Headteacher taking sabbatical leave for a year, we are looking to appoint a creative, ambitious educational leader with a passion for SEND Education. You will be an excellent leadership professional in SEND, with demonstrable experience moving a school out of Ofsted RI to Good - successfully and good knowledge with RAPID school improvement. You will be organised, with sound knowledge of the current and relevant inspection frameworks for special schools and able to establish and sustain quality relationships at pace with our pupils, the team, wider Trust colleagues and parents/carers, with a flare for nourishing your team’s strengths and abilities to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.

The Chalet 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 EPs.

Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this challenging and rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have 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
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

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.