Brentwood Prep 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.
The Prep School became an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school in May 2024 and staff have begun an exciting journey of developing our curriculum and pedagogy. All new staff who join the school are supported through IB led training as well as in-house training and we enjoy collaborating across teams in order to deliver a truly world class education. Having a background in the PYP approach is not essential as we have a culture of learning together and recognise the different experiences staff bring from both the state and independent sectors. 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.
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head Pastoral to lead on the strategic approach for the continual evolution of pastoral systems and roles, the day-to-day delivery of outstanding pastoral care for all pupils and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Prep School.
The fundamental importance of keeping pupils safe and proactively developing their mental health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at the Prep School. This work is done in partnership with families, ensuring we support and enable parents in pastoral matters. The Deputy Head Pastoral leads on the development and sustaining of an inclusive community that celebrates our diversity and embraces learning about each other as individuals.
The Deputy Head Pastoral works closely with the Head of the Prep School, the Deputy Head Academic and the Deputy Head Staffing, Co-Curricular and Operations collaborating on all strategic areas within each of their remits. We operate a “First Teams” approach where Senior Leaders take shared responsibility for each others’ domains and openly learn from each other. Also working in frequent collaboration with the Deputy Head Pastoral (Senior School) to ensure the seamless continuity in our 3-18 approach and shared systems to maximise impact.
We follow a continual cycle of improvement, being proactive in finding ways we can develop our approach and skills in order to harness the very best from all of our colleagues.
All SLT have a modest teaching load to enable them to stay current in their practice whilst managing the scale of their leadership responsibilities.
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. 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 London Fringe Teacher Pay Scale. Teachers have the choice of being members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the School’s own defined contribution scheme along with 14% higher salary. Where needed to support relocation, subsidised accommodation may be available.
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.