Progression Lead: Higher Education
Grade 7, SCP
37 hours, Permanent, Whole time or term-time plus 5 days
Help our students navigate their journey toward a world-class future.
Durham Sixth Form Centre is recruiting an exceptional Progression Lead: Higher Education to join our Platinum-standard team. Joining the Providence Learning Partnership means working in a nationally recognised, high-performing environment where innovation and student success are our driving forces. We want a specialist who can inspire high aspirations and deliver with precision, managing complex application cycles while championing inclusive success for every young person. If you are ready to make a profound difference in a department that has held a national reputation for excellence for over a decade, your next chapter starts here.
What Makes This Role Exciting?
Champion Elite Progression: Lead on high-level progression strategies, including applications to our most ambitious pathways.
Innovative Engagement: Coordinate and facilitate high-level enrichment, masterclasses, and external partnerships that bring the worlds of higher education and professional industries directly to our students.
Dedicated Student Advocacy: Act as a specialist advocate for students, providing expert 1:1 guidance and tailored interventions that bridge the gap between academic potential and successful transition.
Outstanding National Reputation: Join an 'Outstanding' school with a national reputation for excellence, holding the Quality in Careers Standard for over a decade and the Investors in People: Platinum award.
We are looking for someone who:
Inspires High Aspirations: Has the vision to inspire both students and colleagues, fostering a culture where 'reaching high' is the standard.
Navigates Complex Pathways: Possesses a deep understanding of the UCAS process, competitive admissions tests and the evolving landscape of higher-level apprenticeships.
Delivers with Precision: Displays exceptional organisational skills in managing complex application cycles, large-scale events and detailed student data.
Builds Strategic Partnerships: Develops professional relationships with elite universities, corporate partners, families and staff to create a seamless network of support.
Communicates with Impact: Can present with clarity and confidence to large groups while maintaining the empathy and listening skills required for sensitive 1:1 guidance.
Promotes Inclusive Success: Shares our unwavering belief that every young person, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to access the very best progression routes.
Why choose us?
Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation.
We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
Be part of a team that's ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.
Why this role?
This is not a maintenance role. We are looking for a leader who wants to 'step up' – someone who is excited by the prospect of our first FE Ofsted inspection and wants to help us design a vision that is fit for the future. In return for you bringing your A-game, we offer a united leadership environment where you will be mentored, challenged and developed for the next stage of your career.
Join Durham Sixth Form Centre as a Progression Lead. Support and inspire the next generation of post-16 students in a nationally recognised, high-performing sixth form. We are located in the heart of Durham, just 20 minutes from Sunderland and 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre.
How to Apply
Next Steps: We look forward to receiving your application. Please ensure you submit both the Application Form and a Letter of Application (no more than 1,000 words) from our website.
Contact: Should you wish to discuss the role or arrange a visit, contact Lee Bone, Vice Principal,
Durham Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.