The Kingsbrook School

Part of the Insignis Academy Trust

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

Raising Achievement Officer (Interventions Lead Outreach Officer)

Salary Range: Bucks Pay Range 4  

Actual Annual Salary: £25,794 - £27,691

(Equivalent to £30,361 - 32,594)

37 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per year

Start date – September 2025

Closing Date – Friday 2^nd May 2025 12 noon

At Insignis Academy Trust we are recruiting for a Raising Achievement Officer (Interventions Lead Outreach Officer) at The Kingsbrook School. Opened in September 2022 to 180 year 7 students, the school will grow by each year of entry until full in 2027-28. Located at the heart of the Kingsbrook Estate in Aylesbury, the school boasts state of the art facilities across the mainstream school and a purpose built Inclusion Unit for children with additional Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational Raising Achievement Officer (Interventions Lead Outreach Officer) to work within the school to promote and improve student attendance, particularly for students with additional educational needs and/or those who are more vulnerable. Their primary role is to support and work with families to ensure regular school attendance and overcome barriers to attending school.

As the Raising Achievement Officer (Interventions Lead Outreach Officer) you will have excellent inter-personal skills, work calmly under pressure and have strong problem-solving skills. Previous  experience of working with families who require additional support, and/or children with Emotional-Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) or ‘nurture group’ work is desirable.

It is essential that the person for this role is able to effectively record attendance data and be comfortable liaising with parents, carers and external agencies. They must be organised, able to multitask and have a ‘can do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same.

The Raising Achievement Officer (Interventions Lead Outreach Officer) is part of the Raising Achievement team and will be required to undertake various administrative tasks, requiring a good level of IT skills.

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.

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices and the successful candidates will be required to undertake a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Closing date – Friday 2^nd May 2025 at 12 Noon

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.  

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

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