Success Leader

Brentwood County High School, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,160.43 - £27,929.03 Annually (Actual) Fringe Allowance £645.54 per annum

Success Leader job summary

Success Leader

Salary: Essex Scale 6 Point 14 - 18 £26,160.43 to £27,929.03 per annum plus £645.54 fringe per annum

37 hours per week
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm; Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid break

39 weeks of the year - term time, inset days plus 1 additional week

Start Date: January 2027

BCHS is seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and highly motivated Success Leader to join our pastoral team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

About the Role
This role is pivotal to ensuring every student can thrive both academically and personally. Working closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding staff, wellbeing professionals, teachers, support staff and external agencies, the Success Leader will be a highly visible presence throughout the school, leading on behaviour, pastoral care, wellbeing and student support to create a safe, positive and successful learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pastoral support for students across Years 7-13.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and ensure consistent implementation of the school's Success Policy.
• Use behaviour, attendance and pastoral data to identify students requiring additional support and intervention.
• Work proactively with vulnerable students, providing support, guidance and mentoring.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate interventions designed to improve student behaviour, wellbeing and engagement.
• Work closely with Heads of Year, the Wellbeing Manager, Safeguarding Team and Senior Leadership Team to support student success.
• Liaise effectively with parents and carers regarding wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral concerns.
• Maintain accurate student records using appropriate school systems.
• Coordinate referrals and work alongside external agencies, including social care, counselling services and other support providers.
• Attend intervention panels, case conferences and multi-agency meetings where required.
• Support attendance improvement strategies and student engagement initiatives.
• Assist with the transition process from primary to secondary education, including Year 6 visits and induction activities.
• Support students within the Personalised Learning Zone, particularly those experiencing mental health, wellbeing or safeguarding concerns.
• Contribute to the training and development of student mental health ambassadors.

What We Are Looking For

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Is confident in managing challenging behaviour and supporting vulnerable young people.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care.
• Is able to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Can use data effectively to identify needs and measure impact.
• Is organised, resilient and able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and student success.

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.   

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) 

Closing date: Monday 30th November 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 3rd December 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. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brentwood County High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1097 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brentwood County High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brentwood-county-high-school

Secondary school in Brentwood, part of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

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