Raising Achievement Officer
Location: Slough
Salary: MPS / UPS
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: October 2026
Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026
Are you passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated, organised, and enthusiastic Raising Achievement Officer to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you will play a key role in monitoring student progress, identifying barriers to achievement, and coordinating targeted support. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education who wants to make a positive difference to students' academic progress, attendance, engagement, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and effective learning activities.
- Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning, progress, attendance, and personal development.
- Help students develop effective study skills, time management, organisation, and revision strategies.
- Provide appropriate pastoral and emotional support to students, helping to improve confidence, resilience, and engagement.
- Work with students who may be at risk of underachievement, helping to identify appropriate strategies and support.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student progress, attendance, engagement, and support where required.
- Work collaboratively with external professionals and agencies where appropriate to support student achievement and wellbeing.
- Assist with the organisation and delivery of mentoring, intervention, revision, and enrichment programmes.
- Contribute to meetings, progress reviews, and discussions regarding student achievement and support strategies.
- Support the school in promoting high expectations, positive behaviour, good attendance, and a strong culture of achievement.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Requirements
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Good IT and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and work with student data.
- The ability to identify concerns, respond appropriately, and work proactively to support students.
- A proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused approach.
- The ability to motivate and encourage students to take ownership of their learning and development.
- A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Why Apply?
- Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
- A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
