Academic Coach (Senior School)

Summary

An exciting opportunity to shape a new and unusual role at one of the UK’s leading independent schools. We are seeking an Academic Coach who will develop our existing approach to supporting pupils at all levels of achievement.

Detail

Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

We are seeking an Academic Coach who will develop our existing approach to supporting pupils at all levels of achievement. The Academic Coach will play a central role in helping pupils, particularly in Years 10 and 11, to secure the best possible outcomes by translating academic data, teacher insight and pupil self-reflection into precise, motivating and regularly reviewed action plans.

This new post will be non-teaching but would suit someone who has experience of developing young people. “GCSE Academic Coaching” may include support with organisation, revision planning, subject prioritisation, study skills, examination technique, motivation, academic confidence, self-regulation, stretch and challenge, and communication between pupils, parents, tutors and subject teachers. The support offered will be for pupils at all levels of achievement: those who are struggling academically, those who are achieving at the top end of the grade spectrum, and those who are in the middle.

The Academic Coach will help deliver our School aim of enabling every pupil to further their potential, enjoy their learning and achieve the best possible outcomes for them.

In its first phase, the role will focus primarily on pupils in Years 10 and 11. Over time, and once the GCSE coaching model is established, the post-holder may also support the development of individual learning plans in the Sixth Form or in Years 7-9.

This is a permanent, term-time only position working 37.5 hours per week on site, Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.15pm (with an unpaid 45-minute lunch break), plus an additional five days outside of term time, with equivalent time taken in lieu during term.

Brentwood School ethos

We embody our values of virtue, learning and manners just as those before us have been doing since 1557. We are proud of our modern inclusive community which is shaped by our Christian Foundation. At Brentwood we ask ‘how is this child intelligent?’ (rather than ‘how intelligent is this child?’) and believe that finding what it is that makes someone tick is the secret to a successful education and the platform for a fulfilled life. Our pupils are confident without being arrogant, they look out for each other, they do the right thing, even when no-one is looking and they respect difference.

We help our pupils to solve problems. In partnership with parents, we teach them to persevere after setbacks, adopt a growth mindset, and challenge the norm. We encourage them to ask questions in class and take control of their own learning. Of course, they work hard and enjoy great success in and out of the classroom, and once they’ve left us, many go on to use and develop their leadership skills and achieve beyond their expectations, always remembering what Brentwood has taught them.

That’s who we are. We are Brentwood.

We are a highly supportive school that values the contributions made by a motivated and intellectually curious staff. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Staff across both the Prep and Senior School enjoy a bespoke collaborative approach to professional development. We believe in being a research engaged school, with those that facilitate our in-house research programme being trained by the Institute of Education. We support many of our staff in obtaining external accreditation across a range of fields and are engaged with a number of national and international organisations. There are a range of ways that we enhance our staff experience; free gym membership, benefits hub, free lunch, free tickets to school concerts and performance to name but a few. Brentwood School has its own pay scale that is significantly above the maintained sector.

Applicants who do not have a TES account should visit our website and download an application form or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk All Brentwood School vacancies can be found on the School’s website. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents

• Academic Coach (Senior School) - Job Description June 2026 PDF Document