Support Officer

Job Description

Support Officer

Salary: £25,128.65 to £26,371.55 per annum plus £661.42 fringe per annum
Essex Scale 5 Points 10 - 13

Working Hours:37 hours per week
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm (30-minute unpaid break)

Working Weeks:40 weeks of the year - term time, inset days plus 2 additional weeks

Start Date: December 2026

Brentwood County High School is seeking a highly motivated Support Officer to join their team. As part of a team of support officers, you will play a crucial role in managing administrative tasks across the school. Your specific responsibilities will encompass admissions, school data and events. Collaborating closely with the Support Manager, Data Manager and the Senior Leadership Team, this role offers an opportunity to positively impact our school community.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented individual to play a vital role in supporting the effective administration and management of school data systems. Working closely with the Data Manager, Support Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will help ensure the accuracy, integrity and efficient use of pupil information across the school through:

· Supporting the administration and input of whole-school data.

· Managing the school's Assessment Manager system and producing pupil assessment reports throughout the academic year.

· Providing the Senior Leadership Team with accurate data reports and analysis using school information management systems, while also offering general administrative and diary support as required.

· Maintaining student database records, admissions data and pupil tracking systems to ensure records remain accurate and up to date.

· Supporting the administration of the primary admissions process.

· Providing support to the reception team by handling telephone enquiries and directing calls appropriately from parents, pupils, staff and members of the public.

· Managing incoming and outgoing mail.

· Supporting and participating in school events and extracurricular activities, including open evenings, parents' evenings and other community engagement events.

The ideal candidate will excel in building relationships with staff and possess the ability to handle a variety of administrative duties including preparing reports and importing/exporting student files. Demonstrating flexibility in managing their workload, they should have prior administrative experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office packages. Experience within an educational setting in an administrative capacity would be advantageous.

BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school, also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25. 

 BCHS is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.  

In return for your hard work you will receive:

· Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property

· 2 week October half term holiday

· Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools

· Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

· Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools

· Recognition of continuous service 

· Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust

· Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme  

· Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff

· National Conditions of Service

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

· Use of school gym outside of working hours

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now. To request a visit to the school or for more information please speak Liz Anderson hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648901.

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.   

Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2026 at Midnight

Interview Date: Week commencing 16th November 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Information about the School

We are proud to stand at the heart diverse community which extends within and beyond our school. We see promoting diversity and value the contributions of all as being at the core of our mission. Everything that we do is done to ensure that our young people can exist in a safe environment in which they can succeed whilst feeling supported, challenged, and protected.