At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower students as a Community Teacher in a supportive and flexible environment.
- Company: Join Progress Schools, where wellbeing and personal growth are top priorities.
- Benefits: Generous holidays, professional development funding, and health cashback for you and your dependants.
- Other info: Be part of a national group dedicated to innovative education and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a balanced work-life.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or willingness to work towards it; experience with secondary education.
The predicted salary is between 33874 - 41402 £ per year.
Join us as a Community Teacher: 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.
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.
Who are we looking for from you?
- Core Teaching Qualifications: Hold a teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or be willing to work towards it.
- Academic Background: Degree or equivalent, with Maths and English at least to Level 2. Specialist teaching qualification in a chosen subject is desirable.
- Experience: Experience teaching across the secondary age range. Proven track record as a creative and adaptable teacher who inspires and motivates students. Familiarity with virtual learning environments is desirable.
- Management & Organisation Skills: Strong administrative and organisational abilities. Capable of managing student behaviour effectively and committed to high levels of pastoral care in an alternative education setting.
- Partnership & Community Engagement: Proven experience collaborating with parents, community organisations, and stakeholders to support students with diverse and challenging needs.
- Knowledge: Solid understanding of equality of opportunity, safeguarding, child protection, and inclusion—particularly within alternative education environments that serve vulnerable young people.
- Problem-Solving: Quick to identify and resolve student challenges, with effective follow-up and individualised support strategies.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to build meaningful engagement with students, parents/carers, colleagues, and external partners.
- Promotion of Values: Committed to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values across all areas of work.
- Commitment to Excellence: A positive role model who sets and maintains high expectations for student behaviour and academic outcomes, while fostering an inclusive, supportive learning culture.
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.
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.
Location: Progress Schools Limited - Progress Schools Thrapston Cedar Drive, Thrapston.
Community Teacher – Thrapston employer: Teach Midlands
At Progress Schools, we prioritise your wellbeing and professional growth, ensuring that you thrive in a supportive environment. With generous holidays, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to personal development, we invest significantly in our staff, offering extensive training and financial security benefits. Join us in Thrapston, where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying a culture that values community engagement and recognition.
