Discover what we can offer you

Would you like to work nine days but be paid for ten?  What really sets The Highcrest Academy apart is our teachers: their passion drives our progress and transforms the way we think and work and in return, we are committed to their well-being and mental health.  We understand the pressures that working in education can place on individuals and are always looking for ways to improve working conditions and offer our staff incentives that are not always available in education.

From September 2024, we will be implementing a 9-day working fortnight for all staff. The premise is simple, you will work nine days but be paid for ten, using the tenth day to ‘reset’, and thus giving you the opportunity to manage your work-life balance more effectively.  You will also enjoy a Wellness Day to relax and unwind every year in addition to school holidays.

In addition, we offer significant investment in your professional development and the possibility of onsite accommodation if you need to relocate. You can also expect facilities that are second to none, including an excellent canteen, gym and coffee shop, but above all, you will relish the satisfaction of transforming futures and helping our students overcome obstacles to experience life to the full.

Take your career to the next level

As the only all ability academy in Buckinghamshire, we do whatever it takes to tackle disadvantage and provide an outstanding education to everyone. Our innovative curriculum is as diverse as our student community and is purpose-designed to release the potential of academic high-flyers and those with SEN alike.  You can join us as you take your first or further steps into middle management.

Explore the opportunity

Come and share your passion for teaching, your excellent pastoral care and your high aspirations with our students.  This role will involve fostering both personal development and academic progress and could be your first step into Middle Management.  It sits alongside our teaching vacancies which are currently in Engineering, English,  PE, Science (Chemistry or Physics), Spanish or Textiles.

You will join our Inclusion team as Head of Learning, line managing an Assistant Head of Learning, as well as a tutor team.  As a team, you will ensure all students get the best possible pastoral care throughout their time at Highcrest, sharing responsibility for the learning and personal development of all students.  You will also work closely with our Heads of Department, analysing data to ensure all students maximise their potential.

The role includes leading and monitoring a tutor time programme, organising and monitoring Life Lesson, as well as taking a strategic lead to ensure the students display the highest level of attainment, attendance, punctuality and behaviour throughout school. 

Apply Now!

If your subject specialism is in Engineering, English,  PE, Science (Chemistry or Physics), Spanish or Textiles, we would be keen to speak to you as you take your first or further steps into Middle Management. 

If you’re ready to join our team, please complete our online application form via the apply button.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early should we receive an exceptional candidate, so we recommend applying early.

 The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (polices on web). All members of staff are in a "regulated" role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.