Ascend Learning Trust
About Ascend Learning Trust
OUR MISSION
Welcome to Ascend Learning Trust, where we pride ourselves on our core motto:
‘Together we Belong, Believe, Become’
As a community of schools we strive to achieve this through our relentless commitment tour values of
‘ Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity’ for all of our students, with the potential of every individual within our
community valued. Create and foster a culture of kindness and inclusivity with high expectations and standards.
Develop and retain high calibre professionals who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.
Deliver unmissable education which inspires limitless horizons.
Develop foundations that ensures Ascend Learning Trust is robust and resilient and able to provide a world class education for
generations to come.
OUR VISION
Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
All our young people receive a holistic world-class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges.
They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.
OUR VALUES
Compassion - To always show kindness, inclusivity and empathy to each other and to encourage others to behave this way.
To care for those around you and to consider the needs of all.
Aspiration - To ‘dream big’ and to set your goals with no limits.
You work hard towards your goals and follow your dreams and always believe that anything is possible.
Respect - To treat everyone as you would always wish to be treated in both words and actions.
This means listening to others, appreciating differences, showing kindness and always being considerate.
Dedication - Always try your very best to commit to and achieve all of your goals and never give up even when things are tough.
Face challenges courageously and keep focused on your goals.
Integrity - Holding true to what you believe in and act in a way that shows this.
Always be honest and if you are in the wrong accept feedback and apologise.
WHY JOIN US?
ALT is committed to its staff and we offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores,
restaurants, cinema and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a great bike scheme. As a signatory of Mindful
Employer we are committed to reducing the stigma attached to mental health and work with schools to develop a strategy
for wellbeing.
We can also offer you excellent CPD opportunities, whether you are a Leader, Teacher, Classroom Assistant or member of our
support team we can support you to be the best you can be. If you want to be part of our vision, mission and values, and you
are willing to go the extra mile to make a real difference to children’s lives, we would be pleased to receive your application
for employment with us.
For further information on recruitment please contact: recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented
groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether
these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The
online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with
children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment
has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current
or most recent employment, any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
Ascend Learning Trust Vacancies
Finance Manager
Finance Manager
Ascend Learning Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Ascend Learning Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking for a qualified and detail‑focused Finance Manager who can lead key financial processes across the Trust, including budgeting, month‑end procedures, reconciliations, and financial r...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £52,413.00 - £54,495.00 Annually (Actual)
Salary: Grade O - £52,413 - £54,495 (DOE) FTE
Business Development Officer
Business Development Officer
Ascend Learning Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Ascend Learning Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Business Development Officer to help maximise external funding opportunities across our Trust.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £34,434.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE)
Receptionist & Administrator
Receptionist & Administrator
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Receptionist and Administrator to join our effective, committed, and supportive school as soon as possible.
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £8,782 - £9,062 (DOE) pro rata
Resource Base Teaching Assistant
Resource Base Teaching Assistant
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
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The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
The Wellington Academy has an exciting opportunity for a positive Teaching Assistant to work in the Resource Base, on a permanent basis.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
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Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
Kingsbury Green Academy have an exciting opening for a committed and positive Teacher of Geography, to join our vibrant and welcoming School.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Noremarsh Junior School, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Noremarsh Junior School, Swindon, Wiltshire
Noremarsh Junior School are seeking to recruit a teacher who is enthusiastic, ambitious, and hardworking. We require a highly committed and effective class teacher to join our successful team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
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Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
Kingsbury Green Academy have an exciting opening for a committed and positive Teaching Assistant.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE)
Premises Technician
Premises Technician
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
Lawn Manor Academy are looking for a positive and committed Premises Technician to join their successful team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,064.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE)
Receptionist
Receptionist
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking for a positive and committed Receptionist to join Lawn Manor Academy on a permanent, full-time basis.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Head of Science
Head of Science
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are seeking an experienced and proactive individual, to help lead and develop the teaching and learning of the Science Department at Lawn Manor Academy.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
+ TLR1C
Higher-level Teaching Assistant
Higher-level Teaching Assistant
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
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The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
We are looking to appoint a Higher-level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. This post will involve assisting in the support of inclusion of students with additional needs wi...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,254.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade F, Point 9-11,
Director of English - Associate Senior Leader
Director of English - Associate Senior Leader
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
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Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
We are looking for an inspirational and strategic leader to drive excellence across our English faculty.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £57,137.00 - £63,070.00 Annually (Actual)
Leadership scale point 5-9
Exam Invigilator x2
Exam Invigilator x2
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking to increase our team of Examination Invigilators to supervise students taking external exams (GCSE, GCE and vocational qualifications), and all internal exams.
- Casual Contract/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £12.85 Hourly
Salary: Grade C3 - £12.85 per hour
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Wellington Lions Primary Academy, Tidworth, Wiltshire
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Wellington Lions Primary Academy, Tidworth, Wiltshire
Wellington Lions Primary Academy are seeking to recruit a KS1 / KS2 teacher who is ambitious, hardworking, and committed to raising attainment, and ensuring our children have the skills and knowledge ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Salary: MPS1 – UPS3
Premises Technician
Premises Technician
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
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The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
We're seeking a skilled Premises Technician to become an integral part of our team, covering three Wellington Schools. As a Premises Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that the secur...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE)
Grace E, Point 6-8 (DOE)
SENDCo
SENDCo
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
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Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to join our secondary school team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £51,773.00 - £57,137.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership spine point 1-5
Teacher of Business
Teacher of Business
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
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The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Business to join our effective, committed, and supportive school.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS- UPS (DOE)
Exam Invigilator
Exam Invigilator
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
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Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
We are looking to increase our team of Examination Invigilators to supervise students taking external exams (GCSE, GCE and vocational qualifications), and all internal exams.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.65 Hourly
NJC Grade B point 2, £24,413 FTE
Health and Social Teacher – Part Time (0.6)
Health and Social Teacher – Part Time (0.6)
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
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The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
We have a very exciting opportunity for a qualified, committed and inspirational professional to join our team to teach Health and Social Care. The successful candidate will have an appropriate teachi...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS1-UPS3
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Ascend Learning Trust
Ascend Learning Trust Vacancies
Finance Manager
Finance Manager
Ascend Learning Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire
-
Ascend Learning Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking for a qualified and detail‑focused Finance Manager who can lead key financial processes across the Trust, including budgeting, month‑end procedures, reconciliations, and financial r...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £52,413.00 - £54,495.00 Annually (Actual)
Salary: Grade O - £52,413 - £54,495 (DOE) FTE
Business Development Officer
Business Development Officer
Ascend Learning Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire
-
Ascend Learning Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Business Development Officer to help maximise external funding opportunities across our Trust.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £34,434.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE)
Receptionist & Administrator
Receptionist & Administrator
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
-
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Receptionist and Administrator to join our effective, committed, and supportive school as soon as possible.
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £8,782 - £9,062 (DOE) pro rata
Resource Base Teaching Assistant
Resource Base Teaching Assistant
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
-
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
The Wellington Academy has an exciting opportunity for a positive Teaching Assistant to work in the Resource Base, on a permanent basis.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
-
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
Kingsbury Green Academy have an exciting opening for a committed and positive Teacher of Geography, to join our vibrant and welcoming School.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Noremarsh Junior School, Swindon, Wiltshire
-
Noremarsh Junior School, Swindon, Wiltshire
Noremarsh Junior School are seeking to recruit a teacher who is enthusiastic, ambitious, and hardworking. We require a highly committed and effective class teacher to join our successful team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
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Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
Kingsbury Green Academy have an exciting opening for a committed and positive Teaching Assistant.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE)
Premises Technician
Premises Technician
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
-
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
Lawn Manor Academy are looking for a positive and committed Premises Technician to join their successful team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,064.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE)
Receptionist
Receptionist
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
-
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking for a positive and committed Receptionist to join Lawn Manor Academy on a permanent, full-time basis.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Head of Science
Head of Science
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
-
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are seeking an experienced and proactive individual, to help lead and develop the teaching and learning of the Science Department at Lawn Manor Academy.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
+ TLR1C
Higher-level Teaching Assistant
Higher-level Teaching Assistant
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
-
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
We are looking to appoint a Higher-level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. This post will involve assisting in the support of inclusion of students with additional needs wi...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,254.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade F, Point 9-11,
Director of English - Associate Senior Leader
Director of English - Associate Senior Leader
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
-
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
We are looking for an inspirational and strategic leader to drive excellence across our English faculty.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £57,137.00 - £63,070.00 Annually (Actual)
Leadership scale point 5-9
Exam Invigilator x2
Exam Invigilator x2
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
-
Lawn Manor Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire
We are looking to increase our team of Examination Invigilators to supervise students taking external exams (GCSE, GCE and vocational qualifications), and all internal exams.
- Casual Contract/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- £12.85 Hourly
Salary: Grade C3 - £12.85 per hour
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Wellington Lions Primary Academy, Tidworth, Wiltshire
-
Wellington Lions Primary Academy, Tidworth, Wiltshire
Wellington Lions Primary Academy are seeking to recruit a KS1 / KS2 teacher who is ambitious, hardworking, and committed to raising attainment, and ensuring our children have the skills and knowledge ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Salary: MPS1 – UPS3
Premises Technician
Premises Technician
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
-
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
We're seeking a skilled Premises Technician to become an integral part of our team, covering three Wellington Schools. As a Premises Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that the secur...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE)
Grace E, Point 6-8 (DOE)
SENDCo
SENDCo
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
-
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to join our secondary school team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £51,773.00 - £57,137.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership spine point 1-5
Teacher of Business
Teacher of Business
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
-
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Business to join our effective, committed, and supportive school.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS- UPS (DOE)
Exam Invigilator
Exam Invigilator
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
-
Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
We are looking to increase our team of Examination Invigilators to supervise students taking external exams (GCSE, GCE and vocational qualifications), and all internal exams.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.65 Hourly
NJC Grade B point 2, £24,413 FTE
Health and Social Teacher – Part Time (0.6)
Health and Social Teacher – Part Time (0.6)
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
-
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire
We have a very exciting opportunity for a qualified, committed and inspirational professional to join our team to teach Health and Social Care. The successful candidate will have an appropriate teachi...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS1-UPS3
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Ascend Learning Trust
Are you looking for a different role at Ascend Learning Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
