Assistant Headteacher (Head of Sixth Form)
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EX12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
25 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Pay Scale: L12 – L16 (Fringe)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Governors are seeking to appoint, from September 2026, a suitably experienced and qualified individual to join the Senior Leadership Team of our thriving Catholic school. Assistant Headteachers at BUCHS contribute to a flexible leadership structure in which areas of responsibility may develop over time, supporting both school priorities and the professional development of senior leaders. The successful candidate will, in the first instance, lead our Sixth Form as Head of Sixth Form, working closely with the Headteacher to shape and further develop our flourishing co-educational provision. This represents a particularly exciting moment in the school’s development. With Sixth Form numbers continuing to grow and a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre opening in September 2026, the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of Sixth Form education at Brentwood Ursuline. They will play a pivotal role in developing an ambitious vision for academic excellence, enrichment and student leadership, ensuring that our Sixth Form continues to provide an exceptional environment in which young people can thrive and prepare for the next stage of their education and careers.
Located in the vibrant town of Brentwood, our popular and oversubscribed Catholic girls’ school, which includes a co-educational Sixth Form, is renowned for its academic excellence and strong community ethos. As one of the highest-performing comprehensive schools in Essex, we are proud to have a motivated, supportive and friendly staff team that values collaboration and innovation.
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This permanent position offers the opportunity to teach at GCSE and Post-16 level. The ability to teach History and/or Business Studies would be preferred, but we will consider other subjects.
What the school offers its staff
At Brentwood Ursuline, we are committed to supporting your professional development. Our comprehensive staff training programme provides excellent opportunities for both personal and professional growth, enabling you to continue to develop and excel in your career.
Why join us?
- Outstanding results: Consistently among the highest-achieving schools in Essex.
- Supportive culture: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Prime location: Conveniently accessible from London and the Essex countryside via the A12 and M25, and within easy walking distance of the Elizabeth Line.
If you are ready to inspire the next generation in a school that values excellence, wellbeing and community, we would love to hear from you.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1013 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School website
- Email address
- dlane@buchs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01277 227156
Brentwood Ursuline is a highly successful and exceptional school that values its rich history, traditions and historic buildings, while embracing significant recent investment to provide an outstanding educational environment for both students and staff. Our most recent development of a new Sixth Form Block is due for completion in 2026.
We are a high-achieving, well-regarded and oversubscribed secondary school. In 2025, our Key Stage 4 outcomes were exceptional, with 92.8% of students achieving a GCSE grade 4 or above in both English and Mathematics, and 77.2% achieving grade 5 or above in both subjects. Our Attainment 8 score of 61 placed Brentwood Ursuline as the top-performing comprehensive school in Essex. At Key Stage 5, students continue to secure excellent outcomes across both A Level and Level 3 vocational pathways.
Students benefit from a wide-ranging and vibrant extra-curricular programme, and staff are actively encouraged to contribute to and share in this rich aspect of school life.
We are deeply committed to staff development. All teaching staff benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, alongside access to high-quality, ongoing professional development overseen by a dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Brentwood Ursuline has an excellent track record of internal career progression. We actively promote and advertise opportunities internally, with six current Senior Leadership Team posts having been filled through internal promotion, reflecting our strong commitment to developing talent from within.
Arranging a visit to Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dlane@buchs.co.uk.
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