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Brentwood County High School
Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF
Wishes to appoint an
Examinations Manager
Salary: Essex Scale 7, Point 19-24
£28,837.57 - £31,851.66 actual per annum
(Plus Outer Fringer Allowance of £655.71 per annum)
37 hours per week
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3.30pm(30 minute unpaid break for lunch)
41 weeks of the year - term time + inset days + 15 additional days
(Largely during the summer break to prepare for A-level and GCSE results)
Start Date: January/February 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Examinations Manager to join our school.
The successful candidate will have experience in examinations and line management. You would be
responsible for the coordination and administration of all functions associated with all internal and external examinations and organisation throughout the academic year.
What we are looking for:
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of exam regulations and procedures (desirable)
• Proficiency in data management systems and Microsoft Office
• A proactive, professional approach with outstanding communication skills
During non-exam periods, the Examinations Manager would contribute to the effective organisation of the
school with administrative and clerical support.
BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our 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. We measure our success by much more than
exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our young people.
BCHS is already a great place to teach and learn and we have many strengths including:
- Motivated and polite pupils, who have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament.
- Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues.
- Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding ofeducation.
BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station,
which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school, also includes a large sixth form campus and
achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS. Parking is available on-site and there are good
transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25.
BCHS is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member
schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools'
Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential
both academically and as young people.
In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property
- 2-week October half term holiday
- 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. To request
a visit to the school or for more information please speak to Michelle Girvan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375
648901.
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/workingwith-us) for more information.
If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in
our Trust (osborne.coop)
Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: w/c 5th January 2026
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to
offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as
possible.