Head of School (Alternative Provision) (Progress Schools)

Vacancy:Head of School (Alternative Provision)

Head of School (Alternative Provision)

Head of School (Alternative Provision)

Job Title: Head of School (Alternative Provision)
Employer: Progress Schools
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: N/A
NOR: NA
Grade: Management
Actual Salary: Up to £45,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Other
Location: Toxteth
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Monday, June 30th, 2025

About the School
Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, the Group 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. Progress Schools – Toxteth is a small, supportive alternative education setting with 30-55 pupils on roll. Our focus is helping young people progress back into mainstream education or further studies. We provide a safe, nurturing environment with modern air-conditioned classrooms, an ICT suite, and access to top-tier sports facilities. Students enjoy freshly prepared meals from our high-spec kitchen. Proudly, our Liverpool Alternative Provision was named ‘Most Inspirational Alternative Provision by a School’ at the Educate Awards
About the Role
If successfully appointed as Head of Provision, you would be responsible for the day-to-day running of your school. You would be a figurehead for the altruistic work of the Progress Group and helping pupils to either get back into mainstream schools or progress into a sustained Post 16 pathway. Our sole focus is to help young people secure positive progressions back in mainstream schools or into Further Education or Training. Specific Duties To be an active part of the Leadership team. To train, mentor and assist teachers and support staff with their pedagogy, teaching, and behaviour management to ensure they meet expected outcomes. To manage the Programme of Studies in your school. To ensure the school always remains compliant against the Independent School Standards. Contribute to a positive ethos for learning. Overtly promote the values and achievements of the school to the community. To be aware of and follow the company Equality, Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies Have and create high expectations of staff and students.
Personal Qualities
Requirements before applying to the role: Experience of line management or leadership (Head of Department, SLT experience, Headteacher etc.) in a similar sized provision (Approx 15 colleagues, 35 students) A degree in your chosen subject and QTS, QTLS or an overseas equivalent. A proven track record of raising attainment. A proven track record of compliance against policy, process and standards.
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
Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025
Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Contact Details
Progress Schools
The Progress Group
Switch House
Suite B2, First Floor
North Perimeter Road
Bootle
L30 7PT
Contact Name: Dishon Arivanandham
Contact Telephone: 07507852787
Contact e-mail:
Website: NA

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