At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead educational standards and empower futures in a dynamic, multi-site role.
- Company: Progress Education, committed to wellbeing and professional growth.
- Benefits: Generous holidays, wellbeing support, professional development, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to redefining education together!
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in education and substantial leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Join us as a Director of Education Standards: Empower Futures!
Location: National, multi-site role with a blend of school-based and home-based working.
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 Education, that’s just the approach we take.
Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics—enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.
Your work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible. And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.
But that’s not all, 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?
- Academic Background: Postgraduate or national professional qualification in education, leadership, SEND or a related field (desirable).
- Core Teaching Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent, with substantial senior educational leadership experience.
- Experience: Experience of implementing SEND strategy and new baselining, assessment and progress-measurement systems across more than one setting.
- Knowledge: Deep knowledge of the Independent School Standards, the SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding requirements and current inspection frameworks.
- Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.
- Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
- Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.
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. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailing recruitment@theprogress-group.co.uk.
Let's redefine education together!
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.
Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.
Director of Education Standards in Bootle employer: Progress Schools
At Progress Schools, we prioritise the wellbeing of our staff as much as that of our students, creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. With generous benefits including professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a strong commitment to mental health support, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in redefining education while enjoying a fulfilling career that values your contributions and growth.
