At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower students and lead a team in a supportive educational environment.
- Company: Progress Schools, committed to wellbeing and professional growth.
- Benefits: Generous holidays, wellbeing resources, and financial security.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to redefining education and supporting diverse learners.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while thriving personally and professionally.
- Qualifications: Degree, teaching qualifications, and experience in secondary education required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Join us as a Deputy Headteacher: Empower Futures! Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional? Well at Progress Schools, that's just the approach we take.
Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics:
- Access to discounted gym memberships
- A free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources
- Dedicated counselling support
- Generous holidays and additional leave for foster carers
- Flexibility wherever possible
We want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools. We also 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 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.
What are we looking for from you?
- Engagement Skills: A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is approachable, promotes positive relationships, and fosters high expectations.
- Emotional Support: Committed to a high level of pastoral care with the ability to manage student behaviour effectively and provide meaningful support to students with diverse and challenging needs.
- Academic Background: Degree or equivalent qualification. Maths and English at least Level 2.
- Core Teaching Qualifications: QTS/QTLS required. NPQSL and/or NPQH desirable. Specialist teaching qualification in a chosen subject is an advantage.
- Experience: Proven experience teaching across the secondary age range with a successful track record as a Head of SEN or similar leadership role. Experience using virtual learning environments is desirable.
- Teaching Subjects: Proficiency in delivering a chosen subject area and supporting staff with curriculum delivery in line with school expectations.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality of opportunity, and inclusion- especially within schools with a high number of vulnerable children.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges quickly and implement appropriate, student-focused solutions that drive positive outcomes.
- Communication: Confident in communicating clearly and persuasively—both verbally and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders including students, parents/carers, staff, and governors.
- Promotion of Values: Dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values across the school community.
- Time Management: Effective in managing leadership responsibilities, team coordination, student outcomes, and community engagement simultaneously.
- Partnership & Community Engagement: Demonstrated experience of working closely with parents, community organisations, and external stakeholders to support holistic student development and wellbeing.
About the School: Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, which is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.
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.
Deputy Headteacher in Liverpool employer: Progress Schools Ltd
Progress Schools Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Manchester, dedicated to fostering a supportive and innovative work culture for educators. With a strong emphasis on professional development and work-life balance, we empower our teachers to make a meaningful impact on students' growth and wellbeing. Join us to be part of a team that values equality and safeguarding while providing you with the resources to thrive in your career.
