Human Resources Officer & Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Shorefields; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Brentwood is seeking a Human Resources Officer and Personal Assistant to the Headteacher on a part-time basis. This role offers an exciting chance to manage HR matters and provide administrative support. Candidates must possess HR experience and familiarity with school-related software. The position supports professional development and contributes to a happy school environment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in HR processes and recruitment.
• Ability to manage and coordinate HR matters.
• Skills in administrative and clerical support.

Responsibilities

• Act as Personal Assistant to the Headteacher.
• Provide high-level managerial support.
• Maintain accurate personnel records.

Skills

HR Procedures including recruitment

School related software/databases (e.g., SIMS or Arbor)

MS Office Suite

Calendar management

Job description

Human Resources Officer and Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: As soon as can be arranged

HR Officer and PA to the Headteacher required.

Part-Time

Monday to Friday

Actual Salary : £31,762 per annum *

*based on LG Fringe Pay Scale 8, Point 25, working 35 hours per week over 5 days per week during term time + 3 weeks

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Officer and Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to join our successful, happy school.

Brentwood is easily accessible with good transport links on road, rail and bus. Free parking is available on site for employees.

There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to grow their HR skills within this role.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• To act as Personal Assistant to the Headteacher.
• To provide high-level managerial, secretarial, administrative, and clerical support.
• To manage and coordinate all HR matters for the school.
• To maintain accurate, secure, and confidential personnel records, ensuring an efficient and effective HR service.
• To ensure all recruitment activities are carried out in line with statutory requirements and best practice.

Skills and Experience include:

Experience of any of the following would be an advantage:

• HR Procedures including recruitment
• School related software/data bases e.g. SIMS or Arbor
• MS Office Suite
• Calendar management

Further Information:

This post is a school term time plus 3 additional weeks contract which includes working during school closure periods including compulsory staff training days.

Further details available on request or email C.V. to [e-mail]

Applications will be considered as and when received with final closing date 1st March 2026.

BUCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School is a Roman Catholic state secondary for girls aged 11-16 with a co-educational Sixth Form, situated in Brentwood, Essex. In 2012 it became an academy; the Bishop, the chair of governors and the Diocesan directors are the trustees.

The school was founded in 1900 by Mother Clare, the first Superior of the Brentwood Ursulines. It was established as two schools – St Philomena’s, for poorer children, and St Mary’s – which merged in 1918. As the school grew, new buildings were added. Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School now has nearly 1,000 pupils, of which 130 are sixth-form students.

Brentwood Ursuline is a successful, happy school which treasures its historic buildings and traditions, but which combines this with recent investment that has enabled us to continue providing an excellent educational environment to both staff and students. Our most recent development of a new Sixth Form Block is due for completion in 2026.

Brentwood Ursuline is a high-achieving, well-regarded and oversubscribed secondary school. In 2025, our Key Stage 4 outcomes were exceptional, with 92.8% of students achieving a GCSE grade 4 or above in both English and Mathematics, and 77.2% achieving grade 5 or above in both subjects. 28.9% of students achieved a 9-7 grade in English and Maths. Our Attainment 8 score of 61 placed Brentwood Ursuline as the top-performing comprehensive school in Essex. Students at KS5 continue to secure excellent outcomes at both A Level and in Level 3 vocational subjects.

Students benefit from a wide-ranging and vibrant extra-curricular programme, and staff are actively encouraged to contribute to and share in this rich aspect of school life.

We are deeply committed to staff development. All teaching staff benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, alongside access to high-quality, ongoing professional development overseen by a dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Brentwood Ursuline has an excellent track record of internal career progression. We actively promote and advertise opportunities internally, with six current Senior Leadership Team posts having been filled through internal promotion, reflecting our strong commitment to developing talent from within.

The motto of the school is "Duty" and its mission is to create a Christian environment in which each student can grow in personality, relationships and skill. The school aims to support pupils to reach their full potential, while ensuring that they are pleasing themselves and God.

Ofsted report:In our recent Ofsted Report from 2023, the quality of education was recognised as outstanding throughout the school, including in the Sixth Form. Our excellent teaching helps our young people excel and we are proud of our outstanding academic record.

Further details of vacancies and the school are available from the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Freeman, either by email: [e-mail] , telephone number 01277 238005 or via the school’s website www.brentwoodursuline.co.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Dr R. J. Wilkin
Queen's Road, Brentwood
Essex, CM14 4EX Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]