Assistant Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The job provides a stable educational environment with community values but has limited salary potential compared to market standards.
- Connect with committed education professionals
- Stable role within a grammar school environment
- Valued engagement in student development
Pros
- Engagement in a grammar school reflects strong educational standards.
- Supportive community and vibrant culture among staff and students.
- Structured environment encouraging student development.
Cons
- Salary range is lower compared to regional averages for similar positions.
- Overburning hours may occur during school events.
- Demands of grammar school environment can be challenging.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Passionate teachers for rigorous academic settings
- Individuals seeking community-oriented educational roles
- Candidates looking for stable employment in schools
Not recommended for
- Professionals seeking high compensation
- Those not inclined to participate in school events
- Individuals uncomfortable with academic rigor
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Assistant Teacher
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Contract type: Full Time 37 hours per week over two days, Permanent, 40 weeks per year including INSET days and 1 additional week.
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 3 Actual annual salary £23,673 - £25,394
(equivalent to £27,310 - £29,295 for full time)
Job starts: ASAP
Closing date: Monday 17th March 12 noon
We are an outstanding grammar school, for children of all genders, with outstanding provision for our young people. Our Vision is to pioneer a grammar school education which equips the visionaries of tomorrow.
This is an exciting opportunity for an effective Assistant Teacher to join us on our journey to provide a learning environment in which students can thrive, unleash their creativity and to excel beyond the school gates. Our school has an undeniable sense of community, and we are immensely proud of the conduct and attitude of our students.
We can offer you:
an outstanding school full of students who are committed to learning
a welcoming team committed to staff well-being and professional development
a vibrant community in which staff and students thrive through a commitment to academic study, a passion for creative arts, a drive for sporting endeavour and a devotion to championing personal development
We would like you to:
fully commit to our Vision, Mission and Values (see above and below)
fully commit to the safeguarding of all students and to inclusion
have high expectations of yourself, and our students
be committed to improving the life chances of young people from diverse backgrounds
be willing to commit to life beyond the academic curriculum
We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.
The Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
