Benefits
* 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 the costs of 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, offering loads of 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: Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage learners, supporting them in achieving their ambitions. Bring fresh ideas, creativity, and proactive leadership to both the classroom and wider school environment.
* Emotional Support: Passionate about making a tangible, positive difference in the lives of young people—particularly those requiring additional support.
* Academic Background: Degree in a relevant subject area is essential.
* Core Teaching Qualifications: QTS or QTLS (or an overseas equivalent) is required. NPQH or working towards it is desirable.
* Experience: Proven leadership experience in an educational setting (Head of Department, SLT, or Headteacher level), ideally within an alternative provision or similar setting. Experience managing staff teams and small school cohorts is essential.
* Teaching Subjects: Strong understanding and oversight of core subject delivery (English, Maths, Science), with a track record of improving teaching and learning outcomes.
* Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of the alternative provision landscape, school compliance requirements, and Independent School Standards. Familiarity with working with learners with SEN and additional needs is key.
* Problem‑Solving: Proactive in addressing challenges and implementing effective solutions to enhance pupil outcomes and operational efficiency.
* Communication: Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with staff, learners, and external stakeholders.
* Promotion of Values: A clear commitment to upholding and promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity, wellbeing, and British values within the school community.
* Time Management: Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance leadership responsibilities, staff development, curriculum oversight, and regulatory compliance.
About the School
Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, a national group of 13 independent OFSTED‑regulated schools. We support approximately 20 pupils on roll at Progress Schools – High Wycombe to provide nurturing, encouraging and supportive opportunities for children who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting.
Our core team includes three teachers, three support staff, with additional regional and national staff working with our schools across the group.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
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, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.
Safeguarding Statement
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.
Additional Information
Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.
Progress Schools is a nationally based, alternative education provider with independent secondary schools located throughout England, providing high‑quality, supportive and inspirational teaching to 11‑16‑year‑olds at Key Stage 3 and 4.
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