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
Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk

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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Step into the classroom with confidence and keep learning moving, every lesson, every day.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,171.00 - £24,108.71 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade E Point 12-15 £27,060-£28,154 Annually (FTE)
Caretaker
Caretaker
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk

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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Keeping our school safe, welcoming and ready for learning, every day. We are looking for a practical and proactive Caretaker to join our premises team, providing essential support across both Chantry ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,224.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade D Point-8-11 £26,224-£26,847 Annually (Actual)
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Intervention Lead
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Intervention Lead
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire

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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are recruiting for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (ASC Intervention Lead) to join the team at Highfield Littleport Academy.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,071.00 - £31,015.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £21,866.30 - £23,328.52 (plus retention and honorarium payment)
Cover Supervisor
Internal Applicants ONLY
Cover Supervisor
Internal Applicants ONLY
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk

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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Step into the classroom with confidence and keep learning moving, every lesson, every day. Help sustain a calm, purposeful learning environment where every pupil can continue to achieve, every day.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £14,091.02 - £14,660.70 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade E Point 12-15 £27,070-£28,154 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire

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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Supporting every learner to thrive, in and beyond the classroom. A Level 3 Teaching Assistant role combining specialist SEND support, tailored learning provision and care, working as part of a collabo...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £27,060.00 - £28,154.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade E £20,353.69 - £21,176.57 Annually Actual (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
Nine 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 c...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,816.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £19,417.99 - £19,568.43 plus retention allowance £2749.59 - £2770.89
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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Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk

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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Step into the classroom with confidence and keep learning moving, every lesson, every day.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,171.00 - £24,108.71 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade E Point 12-15 £27,060-£28,154 Annually (FTE)
Caretaker
Caretaker
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk

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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Keeping our school safe, welcoming and ready for learning, every day. We are looking for a practical and proactive Caretaker to join our premises team, providing essential support across both Chantry ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,224.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade D Point-8-11 £26,224-£26,847 Annually (Actual)
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Intervention Lead
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Intervention Lead
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire

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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are recruiting for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (ASC Intervention Lead) to join the team at Highfield Littleport Academy.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,071.00 - £31,015.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £21,866.30 - £23,328.52 (plus retention and honorarium payment)
Cover Supervisor
Internal Applicants ONLY
Cover Supervisor
Internal Applicants ONLY
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk

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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Step into the classroom with confidence and keep learning moving, every lesson, every day. Help sustain a calm, purposeful learning environment where every pupil can continue to achieve, every day.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £14,091.02 - £14,660.70 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade E Point 12-15 £27,070-£28,154 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire

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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Supporting every learner to thrive, in and beyond the classroom. A Level 3 Teaching Assistant role combining specialist SEND support, tailored learning provision and care, working as part of a collabo...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £27,060.00 - £28,154.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade E £20,353.69 - £21,176.57 Annually Actual (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
Nine 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 c...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,816.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £19,417.99 - £19,568.43 plus retention allowance £2749.59 - £2770.89
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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