Raising Achievement Officer

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Contract type: 37 Hours per week, 40 Weeks per year, Permanent

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 3 £25,237 - £27,071 Actual annual (Full time equivalent to £29,114 - £31,230)

Job starts: June 2026

Closing date: Friday 15^th May 2026 at 12 Noon

We are an outstanding grammar school, for children of all genders, with outstanding provision for our young people.  Our Vision is to pioneer a grammar school education which equips the visionaries of tomorrow. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an effective teacher to join us on our journey to provide a learning environment in which students can thrive, unleash their creativity and to excel beyond the school gates. Our school has an undeniable sense of community, and we are immensely proud of the conduct and attitude of our students.

We’re looking to appoint a Raising Achievement Officer who would, among their duties, be responsible for supporting students in their learning, liaising with staff and external agencies according to students’ needs as necessary, and help with the running of school events.

You will be hardworking and have excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to support students across all key stages. As we work tirelessly to improve you will actively get involved with our ongoing efforts to become an outstanding school. There is a strong support network in place where you can develop your skills quickly with plenty of opportunities to further your career.

We can offer you:

·        an outstanding school full of students who are committed to learning 

·        a welcoming team committed to staff well-being and professional development

·        a vibrant community in which staff and students thrive through a commitment to academic study, a passion for creative arts, a drive for sporting endeavour and a devotion to championing personal development

We would like you to:

·        fully commit to our Vision, Mission and Values (see above and below)

·        fully commit to the safeguarding of all students and to inclusion 

·        have high expectations of yourself, and our students

·        be committed to improving the life chances of young people from diverse backgrounds

·        be willing to commit to life beyond the academic curriculum 

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email recruitment@insignis.org.uk or by telephone 01296 744351, who will be happy to help.

Closing date for applications: Friday 15^th May 2026 at 12 noon

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications, documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.  

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.