The Active Learning Trust Limited
About The Active Learning Trust Limited
Welcome
to The Active Learning Trust
We are a family of primary, secondary and special schools across East Anglia, united by a simple belief: great staff create great schools. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of the colleagues who choose to build their careers with us, and proud of the impact they make every day for children and young people.
At ALT, we invest in our people. From tailored professional development and coaching, to leadership pathways and apprenticeships, we offer real opportunities to grow. Our schools work closely together, sharing expertise and supporting one another so that staff feel part of a wider, generous community. Whether you are early in your career or stepping into leadership, you will be encouraged, challenged and trusted to make a difference.
On this page you’ll find all our current vacancies, along with the option to join our talent pool if you’d like to register your interest in working with us.
Looking for teacher training?
You can train to teach with Active Teacher Training, in partnership with Ambition Institute. Applications for Summer 2026 are now open - Apply Now.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes
Lynsey Holzer
Chief Executive Officer
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The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
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The Active Learning Trust Limited Vacancies
Local Trust Committee Member
Local Trust Committee Member
The Active Learning Trust Limited, March, Cambridgeshire
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The Active Learning Trust Limited, March, Cambridgeshire
Join a Local Trust Committee Support your local school, strengthen your community, and help shape better outcomes for children and young people We are always on the lookout for passionate, thoughtfu...
- Not Applicable | Not Applicable
Teacher Vacancies - Maths, English or Science
Teacher Vacancies - Maths, English or Science
The Active Learning Trust Limited, March, Cambridgeshire
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The Active Learning Trust Limited, March, Cambridgeshire
Deliver excellence in teaching and learning. We are seeking Teachers of Maths, English and Science for our academies Cromwell Community College and Neale-Wade Academy.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
A rewarding opportunity to join Hillside Primary School and support high-quality learning across early years. Working alongside teachers, these roles make a real difference to children’s academic, s...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £25,386.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4)
Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Hillside Primary School, Ipswich. A hands-on classroom role supporting high-quality learning, working closely with teachers, and making a meaningful difference for c...
- Temporary/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £28,142.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F (£23,531.72 - £25,105.41 Actual)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Grove Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Grove Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Inspire early curiosity and lay the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. We are looking for an EYFS Teacher to join Grove Primary School
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Grove Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Grove Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Inspire early learning, curiosity and confidence from the very start. We are looking for a committed Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join Grove Primary School.
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale
Class Teacher (EYFS)
Class Teacher (EYFS)
Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
We are seeking an EYFS Class Teacher who brings warmth, creativity and high expectations, delivering engaging early years provision that supports every child to thrive, grow in confidence and build st...
- Temporary/Maternity Cover | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS - UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)
Student Support Assistant
Student Support Assistant
Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Supporting children to feel safe, cared for and ready to learn, every single day.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,816.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade C - £11,668.53 - £11,758.92
Student Support Assistant
Student Support Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Care, dignity and learning sit at the heart of this essential support role.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,816.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade C - Actual Salary £11,949.53 - £12,042.11
Design Technology Teacher
Design Technology Teacher
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Develop practical skills and creative confidence as a Design Technology Teacher at Chantry Academy, delivering engaging lessons, supporting pupil progress and contributing to a collaborative school co...
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
The Albert Pye Community Primary School, Beccles, Suffolk
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The Albert Pye Community Primary School, Beccles, Suffolk
Where early learning shapes futures, great teachers make the difference. At Albert Pye Community Primary School, we are seeking an EYFS Class Teacher for a two-year fixed-term post, someone who unders...
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
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Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Leadership that shapes learning, builds people and changes outcomes.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £71,330.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (Actual)
Leadership Range (L14-L18)
Lead Practitioner in English
Lead Practitioner in English
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Help shape exceptional learning in English - sparking ideas, ambition and real progress.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £52,026.00 - £58,857.00 Annually (Actual)
Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1 – LP6)
Lead Practitioner in Maths
Lead Practitioner in Maths
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Shaping a culture where every pupil sees the power and possibility of maths.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £52,026.00 - £58,857.00 Annually (Actual)
Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1 – LP6)
Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion)
Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion)
Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to lead inclusion at Hillside Primary School and Nursery in Ipswich, a diverse and welcoming primary community within Active Learning Trust.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £66,368.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (Actual)
ALT - Leadership Scale: L11-L15
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Pakefield Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Pakefield Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Part‑time maternity cover teaching role in upper KS2 at Pakefield Primary School. Join a welcoming Active Learning Trust school to deliver high‑quality learning for a Years 5/6 class, working Thur...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale – £13,166 – £20,419 per annum (actual, 0.4 FTE)
Department Leader
Department Leader
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
A senior leadership role combining expert teaching with the strategic leadership of a department or learning pathway, shaping curriculum, supporting colleagues and improving outcomes for pupils aged 2...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £59,569.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership L6-L10
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
A Class Teacher role focused on delivering high-quality, inclusive learning for pupils with complex needs, working collaboratively with colleagues and families to support progress, wellbeing and indep...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS - UPS plus SEN allowance (£5,479 gross per annum)
Level 4 Teaching Assistant
Level 4 Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are seeking two committed Level 4 Teaching Assistants to play an important role in supporting learning across our school. Working as part of a collaborative team, the roles focus on meeting pupils�...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £28,142.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £21,167.54 - £22,583.12 plus retention payment
Casual Level Teaching Assistant
Casual Level Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Highfield Littleport Academy is an area special school which is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Highfield Littleport has 146 students on roll. The age range is 2 and 19 years of age and all pupils have Ed...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £14.68 Hourly
ALT Grade C/£14.68 per hour
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Two Level 1 Teaching Assistants are being recruited to support learning and wellbeing at Highfield Littleport Academy, working closely with teachers to create an inclusive, caring environment where ch...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £18,650.78 - £18,943.38 plus retention allowance £2,640.40 - £2,681.82
Teacher Training Opportunity (Primary) - Cambridgeshire and Suffolk options available
Teacher Training Opportunity (Primary) - Cambridgeshire and Suffolk options available
Active Learning Trust - Active Teacher Training, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire
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Active Learning Trust - Active Teacher Training, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire
Train to teach with us!
- Not Applicable | Full-Time
- This role is unsalaried
Casual/Supply Teaching Assistant
Casual/Supply Teaching Assistant
Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Casual/Supply Teaching Assistant
- Flexible Working | Part-Time
- £14.74 Hourly
ALT Grade C/£14.74 per hour
Teacher Training Opportunity (Secondary) - Cambridgeshire and Suffolk options available
Teacher Training Opportunity (Secondary) - Cambridgeshire and Suffolk options available
Active Learning Trust - Active Teacher Training, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire
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Active Learning Trust - Active Teacher Training, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire
Train to teach with us!
- Not Applicable | Part-Time/Full-Time
- This role is unsalaried. Tax free bursaries of up to £29,000 and scholarships of up to £31,000 available (depending on subject)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Local Trust Committee Member
Local Trust Committee Member
The Active Learning Trust Limited, March, Cambridgeshire
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The Active Learning Trust Limited, March, Cambridgeshire
Join a Local Trust Committee Support your local school, strengthen your community, and help shape better outcomes for children and young people We are always on the lookout for passionate, thoughtfu...
- Not Applicable | Not Applicable
Teacher Vacancies - Maths, English or Science
Teacher Vacancies - Maths, English or Science
The Active Learning Trust Limited, March, Cambridgeshire
-
The Active Learning Trust Limited, March, Cambridgeshire
Deliver excellence in teaching and learning. We are seeking Teachers of Maths, English and Science for our academies Cromwell Community College and Neale-Wade Academy.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
A rewarding opportunity to join Hillside Primary School and support high-quality learning across early years. Working alongside teachers, these roles make a real difference to children’s academic, s...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £25,386.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4)
Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Hillside Primary School, Ipswich. A hands-on classroom role supporting high-quality learning, working closely with teachers, and making a meaningful difference for c...
- Temporary/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £28,142.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F (£23,531.72 - £25,105.41 Actual)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Grove Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Grove Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Inspire early curiosity and lay the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. We are looking for an EYFS Teacher to join Grove Primary School
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Grove Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Grove Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Inspire early learning, curiosity and confidence from the very start. We are looking for a committed Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join Grove Primary School.
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale
Class Teacher (EYFS)
Class Teacher (EYFS)
Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
We are seeking an EYFS Class Teacher who brings warmth, creativity and high expectations, delivering engaging early years provision that supports every child to thrive, grow in confidence and build st...
- Temporary/Maternity Cover | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS - UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)
Student Support Assistant
Student Support Assistant
Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Supporting children to feel safe, cared for and ready to learn, every single day.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,816.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade C - £11,668.53 - £11,758.92
Student Support Assistant
Student Support Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Care, dignity and learning sit at the heart of this essential support role.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,816.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade C - Actual Salary £11,949.53 - £12,042.11
Design Technology Teacher
Design Technology Teacher
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Develop practical skills and creative confidence as a Design Technology Teacher at Chantry Academy, delivering engaging lessons, supporting pupil progress and contributing to a collaborative school co...
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
The Albert Pye Community Primary School, Beccles, Suffolk
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The Albert Pye Community Primary School, Beccles, Suffolk
Where early learning shapes futures, great teachers make the difference. At Albert Pye Community Primary School, we are seeking an EYFS Class Teacher for a two-year fixed-term post, someone who unders...
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
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Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Leadership that shapes learning, builds people and changes outcomes.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £71,330.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (Actual)
Leadership Range (L14-L18)
Lead Practitioner in English
Lead Practitioner in English
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
-
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Help shape exceptional learning in English - sparking ideas, ambition and real progress.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £52,026.00 - £58,857.00 Annually (Actual)
Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1 – LP6)
Lead Practitioner in Maths
Lead Practitioner in Maths
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
-
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Shaping a culture where every pupil sees the power and possibility of maths.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £52,026.00 - £58,857.00 Annually (Actual)
Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1 – LP6)
Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion)
Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion)
Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to lead inclusion at Hillside Primary School and Nursery in Ipswich, a diverse and welcoming primary community within Active Learning Trust.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £66,368.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (Actual)
ALT - Leadership Scale: L11-L15
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Pakefield Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Pakefield Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Part‑time maternity cover teaching role in upper KS2 at Pakefield Primary School. Join a welcoming Active Learning Trust school to deliver high‑quality learning for a Years 5/6 class, working Thur...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale – £13,166 – £20,419 per annum (actual, 0.4 FTE)
Department Leader
Department Leader
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
A senior leadership role combining expert teaching with the strategic leadership of a department or learning pathway, shaping curriculum, supporting colleagues and improving outcomes for pupils aged 2...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £59,569.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership L6-L10
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
A Class Teacher role focused on delivering high-quality, inclusive learning for pupils with complex needs, working collaboratively with colleagues and families to support progress, wellbeing and indep...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS - UPS plus SEN allowance (£5,479 gross per annum)
Level 4 Teaching Assistant
Level 4 Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are seeking two committed Level 4 Teaching Assistants to play an important role in supporting learning across our school. Working as part of a collaborative team, the roles focus on meeting pupils�...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £28,142.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £21,167.54 - £22,583.12 plus retention payment
Casual Level Teaching Assistant
Casual Level Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Highfield Littleport Academy is an area special school which is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Highfield Littleport has 146 students on roll. The age range is 2 and 19 years of age and all pupils have Ed...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £14.68 Hourly
ALT Grade C/£14.68 per hour
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Two Level 1 Teaching Assistants are being recruited to support learning and wellbeing at Highfield Littleport Academy, working closely with teachers to create an inclusive, caring environment where ch...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £18,650.78 - £18,943.38 plus retention allowance £2,640.40 - £2,681.82
Teacher Training Opportunity (Primary) - Cambridgeshire and Suffolk options available
Teacher Training Opportunity (Primary) - Cambridgeshire and Suffolk options available
Active Learning Trust - Active Teacher Training, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire
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Active Learning Trust - Active Teacher Training, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire
Train to teach with us!
- Not Applicable | Full-Time
- This role is unsalaried
Casual/Supply Teaching Assistant
Casual/Supply Teaching Assistant
Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Casual/Supply Teaching Assistant
- Flexible Working | Part-Time
- £14.74 Hourly
ALT Grade C/£14.74 per hour
Teacher Training Opportunity (Secondary) - Cambridgeshire and Suffolk options available
Teacher Training Opportunity (Secondary) - Cambridgeshire and Suffolk options available
Active Learning Trust - Active Teacher Training, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire
-
Active Learning Trust - Active Teacher Training, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire
Train to teach with us!
- Not Applicable | Part-Time/Full-Time
- This role is unsalaried. Tax free bursaries of up to £29,000 and scholarships of up to £31,000 available (depending on subject)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of The Active Learning Trust Limited
Are you looking for a different role at The Active Learning Trust Limited? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
