Head of School (Alternative Provision) in Birkenhead

Exciting Opportunity for Head of School!

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-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.

About us:

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.

This role would suit someone who is an experienced leader and is agile and proactive. We would love to hear from applicants who are passionate about working with young people who need support to make a positive change.

About the role:

If successfully appointed as Head of Provision, you would be responsible for the day-to-day running of your school. Hamilton Square site has 1 additional premise therefore we are looking for a candidate who can work alongside the Head of School New Ferry to ensure both sites operate effecitvely. 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.

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.

Desired qualifications

• NPQH (or working towards)

More about the school you will work in

At Progress Schools – New Ferry, we support approximately 25 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment. The school consists of a core team of the Head of Provision, three teachers, and two support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with several schools across our group.

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

Please check our candidate pack to learn more about what we offer:

Let\’s redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #HeadOfSchoolsWanted

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.

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.