Assistant Achievement Leader

Location Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT
(1126 on roll). Tel:  School website:

Summary:

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”. We are proud of our ambitious, curriculum‑focused, research‑driven school, built on the principles of ambition, respect and belonging, and we are committed to developing our staff as outstanding professionals.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Achievement Leader to support students in achieving their full potential. The ideal candidate will work independently with a calm, caring, and efficient approach, support students and families, and model commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour.

• Work directly with students to support, motivate, and encourage success.
• Use pastoral support to secure positive outcomes.
• Create a positive link between the school and families.
• Actively support young people and their families to overcome barriers to learning.
• Model commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour.

This role offers a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to progress their careers. The school provides excellent facilities and a positive community, with over 83 % of staff recommending SJT as a great place to work.

Hours:

34.5 hours per week (8:00–15:30 Mon–Fri), TTO + 1 week. The position is part‑time, term‑time only; the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent and will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.

Application process:

Please download the application form from the college website () or email recruitment Send the completed application (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for. The closing date is 9 am Monday 7 Sept 2026. Shortlisting will occur on 8 Sept 2026, with interviews on 16 Sept 2026.

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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer for suitably qualified applicants. The College is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion, and follows the objectives of the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Please note that CVs are not accepted; only the completed application form will be considered.

We can only consider applications from candidates legally entitled to work in the UK.

For an informal discussion please contact Matt Renshaw, Headteacher, at recruitment