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About > Work at Brentwood

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

EYFS Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Closing date: 17th March 2026

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing professional to join our Early Years team as a Teaching Assistant for a maternity cover position. In this vital role, you will work closely with the class teacher to create a safe, stimulating, and secure learning environment where every child can thrive.

Digital Production Engineer (Full Time / Term Time only)

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.

Girls’ Cricket Coach

Closing date: 20th March 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring individual to support the Girls’ Cricket programme, by coaching during Games afternoons and afterschool practices, as well as taking fixtures on Saturdays. This is a term-time role compromising of 20 hours per week, including Saturday morning fixtures.

Teacher of Music – Prep (Part-Time)

Closing date: 20th March 2026

We are seeking a part-time Teacher of Music (0.5 FTE) to join our enthusiastic team. The role would ideally involve being in school on more afternoons than mornings to support the Music timetable and the Prep School’s rich co-curricular programme. There may also be the opportunity for the role to increase in hours in the future, depending on staffing needs and the interests of the successful candidate.

Teacher of PE (Prep) – One Year Contract

Closing date: 22nd March 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of PE to join our high-performing and superbly resourced Prep School for a one-year contract. The Prep educates pupils aged 3–11 and is the largest tied house Prep School in the country. Sport plays a central role in school life, with a well-developed PE curriculum focused on building strong Fundamental Movement Skills from EYFS and a thriving Games programme offering fixtures and tournaments from Year 3.

Spanish Teacher Trainee

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.

French Teacher Trainee

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

German Teacher Trainee

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.

Maths Teacher Trainee

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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Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy

Recruitment of Volunteers

Safeguarding Policy

Gender Pay Report 2025

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