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Teacher Main Pay Scale Point 1 - 6

£34,398 - £46,839 per annum

FTE: 100%

Part-time applications will be considered, working a minimum of 60% FTE

Start date: 1st January 2027

Are you an experienced primary teacher looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to help young people thrive in a secondary setting?

Brentwood County High School is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and nurturing teacher to work with Key Stage 3 students in English and Mathematics. This role is ideal for a successful primary practitioner with a strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and the transition to secondary education.

Working with students who need additional support to reach age-related expectations, you will use your expertise to identify learning gaps, build confidence and develop the knowledge and skills pupils need to succeed. You will work closely with colleagues across English, Mathematics, SEND and pastoral teams to provide targeted, personalised support and ensure strong progress for all students.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has experience teaching in a primary setting.
• Has strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 English and Mathematics curriculum.
• Understands the challenges some students face when transitioning to secondary school.
• Can identify learning gaps and adapt teaching to meet individual needs.
• Is passionate about helping every student succeed.
• Builds positive relationships and maintains high expectations for all learners.
• Can inspire confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

No previous secondary teaching experience is required. We welcome applications from experienced primary teachers who are ready to bring their skills to a new setting and make a lasting difference to young people's lives.

In return, we offer a supportive and welcoming school environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through highly effective class teaching.

BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. We measure our success by much more than exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our young people. BCHS is already a great place to teach and learn, and we have many strengths including:

• Motivated and polite pupils, who have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament
• Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues
• Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding of education

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.

Brentwood County High School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin 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.

What the school can offer:

• Recognition of continuous service
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 (where applicable)for new employees rentingor buyinga property.
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
• Use of the school gym outside of working hours

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding,please apply nowor you can request a visit to the school or for more information speak toLiz Anderson hr@osborne.coopor call 01375 648901. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

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: Monday 12th October 2026 at 7am

Interview date: Week commencing 12th October 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to 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.