Support Manager & PA to Headteacher in Brentwood

• Job Ref No. ECC5459-807S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Essex Scale 8
• Position Start Date: 01/10/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
• Application Close: 31/08/2026 Midday
• £31,940.47 - £34,390.27 actual salary per annum
• (Plus Outer Fringe Allowance of £640.34 per annum)
• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8:00am to 3.30pm

40 weeks of the year - term time, inset days, plus 10 additional days to be worked during school closure periods

We are looking for a highly organised Support Manager to act as the Headteacher's Personal Assistant while leading our administration and reception functions.

This pivotal role places you at the heart of school operations - managing the Headteacher's diary, correspondence, and meetings, while ensuring the wider admin team delivers an exceptional service across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional assistance to the Headteacher, including diary management, correspondence, and meeting support.
• Manage and develop the administration and reception team, ensuring high-quality support across the school.
• Oversee the organisation and security of confidential records and information systems.
• Design and implement effective administrative processes and procedures.
• Coordinate staff communications, including weekly bulletins and staff briefings.
• Support the planning and delivery of key school events such as open days, presentation evenings, and trips.
• Liaise with the chair of Governors and clerk of the local advisory board in arranging meetings, including all related administrative/logistical tasks and refreshments.
• Manage and oversee the school's admissions processes.
• Coordinate and administer all suspension and permanent exclusion procedures.
• Act as the first point of contact for complex enquiries and visitors.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in administration and team leadership.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work closely with senior leaders.
• Commitment to the Trust's values, including equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to make a real impact on the day-to-day running of the school, supporting both staff and students.

You'll be at the heart of school operations, working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team.

In return for your hard work you will receive

• 2-week October half term holiday
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 (where applicable) for new employees renting or buying a property.
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work‑life balance
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• Recognition of continuous service
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust
• Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• National Conditions of Service
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Use of the school gym outside of working hours

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now.

For more information please contact Anna Brown at hr@osborne. coop

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.

This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www. osborne. coop/working-with-us) for more information.

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