Alec Hunter Academy

Alec Hunter Academy Alec Hunter Academy is a secondary school with academy status located in East Braintree, Essex, England.

At Alec Hunter Academy, we pride ourselves on the positive relationships we engender between our young people and the adults who work with them on a day-to-day basis. We believe that students learn best when they feel valued and when the expectations of them are high. We anticipate that our learners will attend school with a positive attitude to learning, that they will embrace challenge where the

y encounter it and will be enthusiastic, resourceful, adaptable and resilient. We hope that our young people will leave Alec Hunter with happy memories, having enjoyed a range of experiences that have prepared them for the next phase of their education and for their adult lives. I hope that this website gives you a snapshot of the life and work of the school and that you are able to access any information that you need. However, if you are a parent seeking admission, a job applicant or a member of our school community and you are not able to locate the details you require, please give our friendly office staff a call on 01376 321813 and we will be delighted to help.
- Trevor Lawn, Headteacher

Please find below details of a free newsletter from 'Get My First Job' - full of advice, tips and guidance to help you ...
22/05/2026

Please find below details of a free newsletter from 'Get My First Job' - full of advice, tips and guidance to help you support your child make decisions about their future.

11/05/2026

SENCO Drop-In sessions

Our SENCo, Mrs Gillett will be holding parent/carer drop-in sessions for students at Alec Hunter on the following dates this term:

Wednesday 13th May 2026: 3.20pm-4.20pm
Monday 22nd June 2026: 8.50am-9.50am

Mrs Gillett will be available for any parent/carer to pop in and discuss any worries or concerns you may have regarding your child, or if you are looking for advice/support regarding SEN. Please note, this is a 'without appointment' session so there may be a wait as parents/carers will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at reception.

Alec Hunter Academy is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a well-led, h...
17/04/2026

Alec Hunter Academy is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a well-led, high-performing, and supportive team. The successful applicant will have a keen interest in literacy and numeracy strategies and the ability to help students to reach their full potential by working with them individually, in small groups or in the classroom as part of the Student Development Team. For more information please visit our website at https://www.alechunter.org/vacancies

We are recruiting for a School First Aid Officer. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful First Aid Office...
16/04/2026

We are recruiting for a School First Aid Officer. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful First Aid Officer, with strong inter-personal skills, to provide first aid support to students and staff. Experience in a caring or medical role would be an advantage but is not mandatory and a valid first aid at work certificate would be desirable, however, if necessary, this may be gained via training. For more information, please visit our website at www.alechunter.com.

The Tech Mentor National No-Code Hackathon is a STEM enrichment experience where students aged 14-18 work in teams to so...
02/04/2026

The Tech Mentor National No-Code Hackathon is a STEM enrichment experience where students aged 14-18 work in teams to solve real-world challenges using modern digital tools. During the hackathon, students work in teams to respond to a real-world challenge. Previous themes have explored areas such as sustainability, education access, and digital wellbeing. Using beginner-friendly no-code platforms, students design and prototype a digital solution with guidance from experienced mentors. No previous coding or technical experience is required. This online event takes place on Sunday 12th April 2026, 10am-4pm and costs £15 per student. For further information and registration please follow the link below:

Tech Mentor by Mentorverse: learn job-ready tech, build real projects, join a values-led community.

Please find below information regarding Year 7 Girls Glow in the Dark cricket sessions with Essex Cricket on Monday 30th...
25/03/2026

Please find below information regarding Year 7 Girls Glow in the Dark cricket sessions with Essex Cricket on Monday 30th March.
Venue: Indoor Centre at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0PG
Date: Monday 30 March (Easter holiday)
Time: 11:30-13:00 (Year 4, 5, 6, 7 Girls)
Cost: £10 per child
To book this session, please visit https://booking.ecb.co.uk/BaXK2V

Braintree Sport and Health will be offering Kids Holiday Clubs for 9-14 year olds over the Easter Holidays. Clubs run fr...
19/03/2026

Braintree Sport and Health will be offering Kids Holiday Clubs for 9-14 year olds over the Easter Holidays. Clubs run from Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April, 10am – 2pm each day. Places are FREE with a holiday activities code and this includes a hot meal. Paid places are also available for £24 per child per day if you do not have a holiday activities code. Please book via the link below or QR code.
https://app.holidayactivities.com/parent/providers/freedom-leisure

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Stubbs Lane
Braintree
CM73NR

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 4:15pm
Thursday 8:15am - 4:15pm
Friday 8:15am - 3:45pm

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