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
Pastoral Support Officer
Pastoral Support Officer
Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
A rewarding pastoral role at the heart of school life, working with children, families and colleagues to improve wellbeing, attendance and outcomes for pupils who need support the most.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,441.48 - £30,459.14 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade G £32,046 - £35,570 FTE
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...
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS - UPS plus SEN allowance (£5,479 gross per annum)
Admin Assistant
Admin Assistant
Sidegate Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Sidegate Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
An opportunity for an organised and approachable administrator to become a key member of our school team, supporting pupils, staff and families while helping ensure the efficient day-to-day operation ...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £17,311.32 - £1,744.50 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade B £25,417 - £25,614 FTE
Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Make a lasting difference through ambitious, inclusive leadership. Join Highfield Littleport Academy as Deputy Headteacher and help shape exceptional outcomes for pupils with SEND. Working alongside t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £75,049.00 - £82,654.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership L16 - L20 £75,049 - £82,654
Headteacher
Internal Applicants ONLY
Headteacher
Internal Applicants ONLY
Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead Highfield Ely Academy, providing strategic, values-led leadership for a specialist SEND setting. This is an opportunity to drive school improvement, i...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £100,540.00 - £116,456.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership L28 – L34 £100,540 - £116,456
Cleaner
Cleaner
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are looking for two cleaners who take pride in their work and understands the difference a well-kept learning environment makes.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,417.00 - £25,614.00 Annually (FTE)
£8,823.64 - £8,892.03 Actual Salary
2nd in English
2nd in English
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Lead learning. Raise standards. Change lives. Chantry Academy is seeking an accomplished teacher who shares our belief in the power of education to transform life chances and is ready to play a signif...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £47,472.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Upper Pay Scale - UP1-UP3 + TLR2 £5,914.00
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Internal Applicants ONLY
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
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Pastoral Support Officer
Pastoral Support Officer
Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
-
Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk
A rewarding pastoral role at the heart of school life, working with children, families and colleagues to improve wellbeing, attendance and outcomes for pupils who need support the most.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,441.48 - £30,459.14 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade G £32,046 - £35,570 FTE
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...
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS - UPS plus SEN allowance (£5,479 gross per annum)
Admin Assistant
Admin Assistant
Sidegate Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
-
Sidegate Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
An opportunity for an organised and approachable administrator to become a key member of our school team, supporting pupils, staff and families while helping ensure the efficient day-to-day operation ...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £17,311.32 - £1,744.50 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade B £25,417 - £25,614 FTE
Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Make a lasting difference through ambitious, inclusive leadership. Join Highfield Littleport Academy as Deputy Headteacher and help shape exceptional outcomes for pupils with SEND. Working alongside t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £75,049.00 - £82,654.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership L16 - L20 £75,049 - £82,654
Headteacher
Internal Applicants ONLY
Headteacher
Internal Applicants ONLY
Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead Highfield Ely Academy, providing strategic, values-led leadership for a specialist SEND setting. This is an opportunity to drive school improvement, i...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £100,540.00 - £116,456.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership L28 – L34 £100,540 - £116,456
Cleaner
Cleaner
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are looking for two cleaners who take pride in their work and understands the difference a well-kept learning environment makes.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,417.00 - £25,614.00 Annually (FTE)
£8,823.64 - £8,892.03 Actual Salary
2nd in English
2nd in English
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
-
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Lead learning. Raise standards. Change lives. Chantry Academy is seeking an accomplished teacher who shares our belief in the power of education to transform life chances and is ready to play a signif...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £47,472.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Upper Pay Scale - UP1-UP3 + TLR2 £5,914.00
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
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
-
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
-
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
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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