Overview
Join us as a Teacher: Empower Futures! Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is a commitment and the person matters as much as the professional? Progress Schools takes this approach. We invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do for the students who attend our schools.
Our benefits go beyond the basics, including access to discounted gym memberships, a wellbeing app with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources, dedicated counselling support, and efforts to reduce surplus admin so you can focus on pupils.
Your work-life balance matters. We offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers, and flexibility where possible.
Why do we do this? When you thrive, so do our students.
In addition, we offer:
* Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague.
* Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
* Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
* Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
* Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
* Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
* Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform with discounts and rewards.
* Weekly drop-ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT.
* Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.
Qualifications
* Engagement Skills: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions, bringing fresh ideas and creativity to the classroom and beyond.
* Emotional Support: Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
* Academic Background: Degree in a relevant teaching subject; equivalent for SEN is desirable.
* Core Teaching Qualifications: Teaching qualification in QTS/QTLS or willingness to work towards it. Specialist teaching qualification desirable.
* Experience: Experience in a school environment; secondary school experience is advantageous.
* Teaching Subjects: Proficiency in English, Maths, and Science; minimum grade 4/C or higher.
* Knowledge: Understanding of alternative provision and working with students with special needs.
* Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.
* Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.
* Promotion of Values: Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
* Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.
About the School
Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.
At Progress Schools – Stockport we support approximately 20 pupils on roll to provide opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those reintegrating back into a mainstream setting. The school comprises a core team of the Head of School, four teachers, and four support staff, with further support from regional and national staff across our group.
How to Apply
Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy by clicking APPLY. For queries, contact our recruitment team by emailing recruitment@theprogress-group.co.uk
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Diversity and Inclusion
The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.
Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.
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