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Working at Brentwood

Brentwood School is an excellent place to work and extremely well-located.

Our 75-acre site with picturesque grounds and state-of-the-art facilities makes a wonderful and inspiring learning and working environment.

We are a mere 40 minutes to London from Brentwood station and 20 minutes from Shenfield station. Using the Elizabeth Line, passengers can reach Central and West London without changing. We’re in the centre of Brentwood and a walk away from all the cultural, retail, gastronomic and nightlife facilities it has to offer.

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Benefits of working at Brentwood

As an academic institution, we recognise the importance of investing in our people and the value of continuing professional development.

Competitive Salary
Generous contributory pension scheme (and part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme)
Optional subsidised private healthcare
Free Brentwood School Sports Centre membership*
Cashplan scheme with discounts for hundreds of high street and online brands
Free School lunches during term time*

And including the following:

Employee Support Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free on-site parking*
Investment in people - a thorough PDP (appraisal) system
Outstanding support for PGCE/NQT/RQT
An innovative and ambitious Research & Development programme 
Warm working environment, stunning school grounds and positive culture
House membership and opportunity to take part in House activities (e.g. House Music/Football/Netball/Hockey/Tennis staff competitions)
Small class sizes
Outstanding resources
Free tickets to our concerts, musicals, shows, recitals and other entertainment held at School
High level of pastoral care and parental support
Dedicated and committed colleagues
*Non-contractual benefit

Our Staff Charter

Brentwood School is committed to its core values of Virtue, Learning and Manners.

Our Values Charter is inspired by these core values and reflects our commitment to developing our people in order to enable our pupils to become the best version of themselves.

Through this charter, we individually and collectively commit to put these values into practice.

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Need more information?

To discuss School vacancies or gain further information please contact Mrs Jo Faulkner, Head of HR by email or by using our online form below.

Please also note an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

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Current Vacancies

Operational
Design Technology Technician (Part Time)
Immediate start
Part time
Closing date: 8th March 2026
We are seeking to appoint a Design Technology Technician to support the Head of Department and teaching staff with the preparation of resources, operation and maintenance of workshop machinery/tools, lesson support and administration.
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Prep school
Head of Year – EYFS
Full time
Closing date: 8th March 2026
We are seeking an outstanding Head of Year to lead a year group within our thriving EYFS provision, ensuring every child’s wellbeing, personal growth and academic development. As a high-performing and exceptionally well-resourced Prep School, we are proud to deliver an outstanding all-round education and to know each child as an individual. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping the earliest and most important stages of school life.
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Senior school
Head of Spanish
Full time
Closing date: 8th March 2026
We are seeking an inspirational and intellectually ambitious Head of Spanish to lead a highly successful and strategically important department from September 2026. This dynamic role involves managing a thriving team of six teachers and a language assistant within our prestigious Modern Foreign Languages Faculty. You will oversee a curriculum that enjoys healthy uptake across all levels, from our unique single-sex Key Stage 3 and 4 classes to our co-educational Sixth Form.
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Prep school
Teacher (EYFS Specialist/Prep)
Full time
Closing date: 15th March 2026
We are seeking an outstanding Teacher (EYFS Specialist/Prep) to join our nurturing school community. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, Development Matters and observation-based assessment, with experience in early literacy, phonics and maths.
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Senior school
PGCE Teacher of English, 1 year contract
Full time
Closing date: 15th March 2026
We are seeking an ambitious graduate to join our thriving English Department through a fully salaried school-based training route. Starting in September 2026, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain QTS and a PGCE via the University of Buckingham, with all tuition fees fully covered by the School. You will receive a competitive teacher's salary, a reduced timetable for study, and structured mentorship within a department that delivers IGCSE, A Level, and IB curriculums.
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Senior school
PGCE Teacher of Computer Science, 1-year contract
Full time
Closing date: 15th March 2026
We are seeking a passionate graduate or career-changer to join our innovative Computer Science Department through a fully salaried, school-based training route. Starting in September 2026, this role offers a comprehensive pathway to QTS and a PGCE via the University of Buckingham, with all tuition fees fully sponsored by the School.
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Operational
Digital Production Engineer (Full Time / Term Time only)
Full time
Closing date: 19th March 2026
We are seeking a skilled and creative Digital Production Engineer to manage, design and implement all sound and recording requirements for our thriving Music Department throughout a busy annual co-curricular programme.
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Senior school
Spanish Teacher Trainee
Full time
Closing date: 1st June 2026
Passionate about languages and eager to inspire the next generation? Join our unique teacher training programme. We are recruiting passionate linguists to work towards their PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through our programme, you will gain the skills, knowledge and practical training needed for a successful career in language education.
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Senior school
French Teacher Trainee
Full time
Closing date: 1st June 2026
Passionate about languages and eager to inspire the next generation? Join our unique teacher training programme. We are recruiting passionate linguists to work towards their PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through our programme, you will gain the skills, knowledge and practical training needed for a successful career in language education
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Senior school
German Teacher Trainee
Full time
Closing date: 1st June 2026
Passionate about languages and eager to inspire the next generation? Join our unique teacher training programme. We are recruiting passionate linguists to work towards their PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through our programme, you will gain the skills, knowledge and practical training needed for a successful career in language education.
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Senior school
Maths Teacher Trainee
Full time
Closing date: 1st June 2026
Passionate about maths and eager to inspire the next generation? Join our unique teacher training programme. We are recruiting aspiring teachers to work towards their PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through our programme you will gain the skills, knowledge and practical training needed for a successful career in teaching.
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