Classroom Learning Lead

Classroom Learning Lead

Kingsbury Green Academy

Salary: NJC Grade G, £29,064-£31,022 (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £19,424-£20,733 (DOE) per annum

Contract:

Permanent, 39 weeks per year (term time), 28.75 hours per week
Hours: 08:15-15:00 Monday-Friday, to include a 20 minute and 40 minute unpaid break.

Are you a positive, energetic individual with a passion for working with young people and ready to make a real difference? Join our team as a Classroom Learning Lead, where you’ll support student learning, deliver pre‑prepared lessons in the absence of teachers, and help create a positive classroom environment. You’ll also work across departments, supporting individuals and small groups while contributing to the school’s daily success.

Whether you’re experienced or new to education, full training is provided, making this a great opportunity—and an ideal stepping stone into teaching.

Kingsbury Green Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, is a forward‑thinking and ambitious 11-18 academy set in a beautiful Wiltshire location. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are committed to high standards, personal development and preparing young people for successful futures.

At Ascend Learning Trust, our motto — Together we Belong, Believe, Become.— guides everything we do. We create a genuine sense of belonging and deliver a holistic, world‑class education that opens doors for every young person, no matter their starting point. Our shared values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity shape our culture and inspire us to provide unmissable education and limitless horizons.

When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious community that invests in its people and develops high‑calibre professionals. We foster kindness, inclusivity and high expectations, and we welcome colleagues who want to make a meaningful difference every day.

• Free annual flu vaccines
• Discounted gym memberships
• 24/7 counselling helpline
• Annual Wellbeing Day*
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working solutions
• Optional health and fitness schemes*

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Excellent Pension Schemes, including 21.3% employer contributions for support staff
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes*

• Instructional Coaching for teaching roles
• Supportive performance development
• Apprenticeship and training opportunities
• Internal progression pathways
• Recognition and long‑service awards

* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on or recruit men

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.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent" and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2025 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.