Princes Risborough School

As part of the Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant school community as a

Raising Achievement Officer

Full time but part time can be considered, Permanent

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

(term time plus inset days)

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 3 £24,623 - £26,412

(Full time equivalent £29,114 - £31,230)

Start date – September 2026

Closing Date for applications: Friday 19^th June 2026 at 12 noon

The position

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.

The successful applicant will:

•     Have the ability to build and maintain constructive and professional relationships with parents, students, staff, governors and external agencies

•     Be part of an enthusiastic team and have a flexible approach to working.

•     A good general level of education, have excellent communication skills and be flexible, adaptable and resourceful.

•     Have good interpersonal skills, capable of interacting well with students, parents and other staff members.

•     Have good IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and Google.

The school

Our school motto is “Aspire and Achieve” and that is what we want for all our students and staff members. We are committed to the highest expectations in everything we do with a relentless focus on dynamic teaching and learning leading to excellent academic outcomes for all students.

Located in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, we are a school that offers a rich, positive and supportive learning environment.

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 – Friday 19^th June 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.