Aylesbury High School
Employment
Aylesbury High School (AHS) is an Ofsted Outstanding girls’ grammar school developing its students into uniquely talented young adults who are independent, strong and confident.
Our academic success is long-established, with excellent exam results that place us amongst the best schools in the county and the country – and we are a school that constantly looks to improve. Whilst these outstanding academic successes are important to us as they give our students a wealth of choices, we are so much more than this.
Aylesbury High School seeks passionate teachers and staff who believe in our school’s mission; To create a welcoming environment which draws the best from all in our community Achieved by providing an ambitious education that stimulates creative and critical thinking, values diversity and facilitates dynamic personal development.
In return, we offer:
We offer competitive salaries for both teaching and non-teaching staff based on the specific type and level of role. Pay ranges are reviewed annually. Starting salaries are determined by the pay range for the specific role, candidate experience as well as external market conditions. AHS offers a comprehensive and personalised training and development programme for all staff, teaching and non-teaaching. As part of the annual appraisal process personal development plans are agree alongside whole school training and development which is delivered through INSET days, personal and regular line management meetings, staff meetings and weekly briefing sessions. AHS also have membership of the National College Training platform which provides a vast aray of training opportunities. All contracted members of staff are automatically enrolled into a career-average pension scheme with either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme (whichever is appropriate). You don’t pay tax or national insurance on your contributions and AHS adds a generous employer contribution, which varies depending on your salary. All staff are entitled to opt-out of the pension scheme should they wish to do so. AHS recognises and embraces the importance of a good work-life balance and provides generous holiday entitlements. This entitlement is in addition to any Bank or Public holidays. Holiday for part-time staff is pro-ratered. Teaching staff receive the standard school holiday allowance, the School currently teaches 183.5 days a year. AHS promotes employment policies that are flexible and responsive in order to promote diversity and equality, and to attract and retain the highest quality workforce. We offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time roles; generous family leave packages; and leave to support you with emergencies or for compassionate reasons. Break Time refreshments are provided for all staff
INSET days lunch and refreshments.
We’re proud to have a range of schemes, which recognise the achievements of our staff and show our appreciation of their contributions. Our Academy awards programme is a way for all staff to nominate colleagues who go that extra mile. We also like to take the opportunity to formally recognise and celebrate the loyalty of those who have worked for us for a significant period of time through our Long Service Award programme. AHS offers Educational Support which provides free and confidential advice available 24hrs, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will also have access to structured counselling of up to six sessions available either face-to-face or over the phone with a counsellor We provide a variety of shopping discounts at hundreds of online and high street retailers, including supermarkets. We also offer discounts on a range of health-related activities and experiences, including gym memberships, sports equipment and family days out. Our Cycle to Work scheme enables employees to purchase brand-new bicycles and cycling equipment via salary sacrifice, making tax and National Insurance savings. Our Childcare Voucher scheme allows working parents the opportunity to sacrifice part of their pre-tax salary to pay for registered childcare. As a result, they make savings on their Tax and National Insurance.
If you’re interested in working for us, please search our latest vacancies for a role that suits your skills. If AHS does not have any suitable vacancies currently then please feel free to send a speculative application as we are always interested in hearing from excellent applicants.
If you are shortlisted for any of our posts, you will also be required to complete a self-disclosure form as part of the recruitment process; this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Statement is HERE. The appointment will be subject to references, which are satisfactory for the advertised post, an enhanced DBS check with a Child Barred List check, identity checks, prohibition orders and qualification checks as appropriate. CVs alone cannot be accepted for safeguarding reasons. We encourage early applications for all vacancies and reserve the right to close our vacancies at any time should the right candidates be found. AHS is an equal opportunities employer.
Teacher of PE - Maternity Cover
Closing date: Monday 18th November @ 9am
Music Peripatetic Teacher
Closing date: Friday 1st November @ 9am
APPLICATION FORM - TEACHING STAFF
APPLICATION FORM - NON TEACHING STAFF
Initial Teacher Training
Aylesbury High School partners with Astra School Centred Initial Teacher Training to provide training opportunities for new entrants to the teaching profession.
Over the last ten years, over 550 graduates have gone on to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through Astra, which works with approximately sixty local primary, secondary and special schools.
Astra training blends theory and practice, with both carefully structured school-based training and a focus on helping trainees develop an up to date knowledge and understanding of pedagogy in their specialist subject or phase. Throughout, Astra trainees are supported both by an in school mentor and a team of highly qualified and experienced tutors.
While a large number of teachers continue to enter the profession soon after university, increasingly teaching is a popular choice with career switchers.
Astra is able to support you as you apply and make your first steps into this challenging, varied and rewarding career, with regular open evenings and school taster placements available for those considering teaching.
For further information, please contact [email protected]
More information can be found on the DfE train to teach portal, You may also be eligible for a generous bursary to train!
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