Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust and governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and inspirational Headteacher, who shares the Trust’s co-operative and inclusive ethos. The Headteacher will work in partnership with the Trust Assistant CEO and wider Trust leadership to continue the school’s journey of improvement and will demonstrate a commitment to the Trust’s Forward Plan and vision for the academic success and personal development of every student.  

We are looking for someone that is approachable, with excellent communication skills who can effectively build relationships and partnerships throughout their school and across the Trust.

We are seeking an ambitious leader with a proven track record of driving school improvement, who will work collaboratively with our forward-thinking and innovative Leadership Team to build upon the strong foundations already in place at Brentwood County High School.

Following our “Good” Ofsted rating in June 2022, demand for places in Year 7 and Year 12 has continued to grow. In February 2024, we proudly unveiled the final phase of our £27 million DfE heritage building project. This development combines cutting-edge learning environments—including state-of-the-art science, sport, technology, and art facilities—with the preserved charm and character of our original school buildings, which date back over a century.

Brentwood County High School is firmly rooted in serving their community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. Brentwood County High School a great place to teach and learn. Our pupils are motivated and highly engaged by a dynamic learning environment, with a wide range of leadership and enrichment activities help to encourage a spirit of co-operation, aspiration and joy for pupils.  

Our Trust cares about its staff, and you will find the team to be a warm, welcoming and hardworking group, with staff wellbeing and professional development high on our agenda. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds; for more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us).  

If you would like to meet the team and take a tour of the school, please contact our HR Director,  Louise Guy (l.guy@osborne.coop).

If you are ready for the next step in your career and you feel that your skill set makes you a good fit for this very exciting opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application. Please download the attached recruitment brochure for further information about this role.