Head of Community Engagement

Empower Futures Lead and develop community engagement initiatives to support the wellbeing and educational progress of students across Progress Community. The role is based remotely, with regular travel required across the organisation’s geographic footprint.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in‑house training and paid qualifications (approx. £3,500 per colleague per year).
• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
• Family‑Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Health and Well‑being Cashback: 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 offering discounts and rewards.
• Weekly drop‑ins with Senior Leaders: Opportunities to connect, clarify and communicate with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.
• Group Connection: Annual group conference and comprehensive benefits review.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications: Degree‑level qualification or equivalent professional experience; Safeguarding qualification at DSL level (or willingness to obtain on appointment); Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent educational experience.

Experience: Significant operational leadership experience within education, alternative provision, SEMH or a related children’s services context.

Teaching Subjects: Proficiency in English, Maths and Science, with a minimum standard of grade 4/C or higher.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of EHCP processes, SEMH needs, and the legislative framework for alternative provision; knowledge of equality of opportunity, safeguarding, child protection and inclusion issues in settings with high levels of vulnerable children.

Problem‑Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.

Communication: Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of audiences including children, parents, carers and colleagues.

Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing and British values.

Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery and assessment.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across Progress Community’s geographic footprint.

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.

Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.