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Secondary Girls PE Teacher Opportunity

Required: September 2025
Contract: Permanent / Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS (Fringe)
ECT Applications Welcome

Are you passionate about teaching Physical Education and eager to be part of a school that truly values staff development and student success? If so, Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School could be your perfect fit!

Located in the vibrant town of Brentwood, our popular and oversubscribed girls' Catholic School, which includes a co-educational Sixth Form, is renowned for its academic excellence and supportive community. As a top-performing comprehensive school, we boast a motivated and friendly staff community that thrives on collaboration and innovation.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic PE teacher to join our successful Physical Education Department. This is a full-time, permanent position, where you will have the opportunity to teach PE up to GCSE level; potentially up to A' Level and support our Extra Curricular sports clubs. While not essential, the ability to also teach either Business Studies or IT would be a valuable asset.

At Brentwood Ursuline, we are committed to your professional growth. Our comprehensive new staff training programme offers excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development, ensuring you can continue to excel in your teaching career.

Join us in nurturing the next generation of leaders and athletes. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated and passionate team!

Why join us?

Outstanding results: Consistently among the highest achieving schools in Essex (2024).
Supportive culture: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme.
Prime location: Conveniently accessible from London or the Essex countryside via the A12 and M25, with easy walking access to the Elizabeth Line.
If you're ready to inspire the next generation in a school that values excellence, wellbeing, and community, we'd love to hear from you.

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 candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Please contact Miranda Freeman via email to mfreeman@buchs.co.uk or access the Apply button on line.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025

Please note: applications will be considered as and when received

Interviews: As soon as can be arranged

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 1,200 pupils, of which 190 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.

Brentwood Ursuline is a high-achieving, well-regarded and oversubscribed secondary school. In 2019, Key Stage 4 students achieved exceptionally well with 90% of students securing a GCSE grade of 4 or above in both English and Maths and 87% achieving 5 or more GCSE’s at grade 4 or above, Additionally, our Progress 8 score was +1.0, making us 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 have access to an extensive extra-curricular programme which all staff are encouraged to participate in.

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: “The pupils’ reading, writing and skills in speaking English are of a very high standard; their progress in the subject is outstanding. Standards in mathematics are also high, and the progress made by pupils is good. Leadership and management are outstanding because, since opening as an academy, the headteacher and the senior team have accurately identified the key areas for improvement and taken decisive action to tackle them. Governance has been equally strong; governors have successfully challenged and supported the school to improve.”

Further details of vacancies and the school are available from the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Freeman, either by email: mfreeman@buchs.co.uk , 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.