Ashmead Combined School

Part of Insignis Academy Trust

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

Teacher KS1/KS2

Permanent, Full time (Suitable for ECTs)

Salary Range: Teacher Main / Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 - £51,048)

Start date – September 2026

Closing date for applications: Friday 27^th March 2026 12 noon

We are seeking a highly motivated KS1 or KS2 Teacher to join our friendly and forward-thinking team to inspire, support and challenge children in their learning.

Consistently rated “Good” by Ofsted in our last 5 inspections Ashmead Combined School is a centre for Teacher Training in Aylesbury schools providing excellent opportunities for staff to support trainee teachers and deliver high quality CPD for Initial Teacher Training.

About the candidate

We are looking for candidates who can display:

• An enthusiastic commitment to the children and the school coupled with an ability to identify areas for self, pupil, or whole school improvement.

• Excellent teaching skills & subject knowledge fuelling a dedication to raising attainment and progress in their classroom for all pupils.

• Flair, imagination, creativity, flexibility and an ability to work effectively as part of a team, to embrace and embed new strategies and approaches across the school.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27^th March 2026 12 noon

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 the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications and documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK.

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 young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.