Headteacher

Join us as a Headteacher: Empower Futures! Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. 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.

What are we looking for from you?

• Engagement Skills: Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage students, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes through high expectations, relational practice and consistent leadership. Able to bring fresh ideas, creativity and proactive leadership to both the classroom and wider school environment.
• Emotional Support: Passionate about making a tangible, positive difference in the lives of young people, particularly those requiring additional support, whilst balancing nurture with clear boundaries and accountability.
• Academic Background: Degree in a relevant subject area is essential.
• Core Teaching Qualifications: QTS or QTLS (or an overseas equivalent) is required. NPQH or working towards it is desirable.
• Experience: Proven leadership experience within an educational setting (SLT or Headteacher level), ideally within alternative provision or specialist settings. Experience leading teams through improvement, change or stabilisation is essential.
• Teaching and Learning: Strong understanding and oversight of curriculum delivery, particularly core subjects, with a track record of improving teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the alternative provision landscape, safeguarding, Independent School Standards and operational compliance requirements. Knowledge of SEND, SEMH and trauma-informed practice is essential.
• Leadership and Problem-Solving: Able to identify priorities quickly, implement effective solutions and maintain operational oversight to improve culture, consistency, student outcomes and school performance.
• Communication and Partnerships: Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with staff, students, families, commissioners and external stakeholders with the ability to build confidence and positive relationships.
• Promotion of Values: A clear commitment to upholding and promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity, wellbeing, and the promotion of inclusive and respectful school cultures.
• Time Management and Accountability: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance strategic leadership, staff development, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and day-to-day operational demands within a fast-paced environment.

About the School:

Progress Schools - Liverpool 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 - Liverpool has a maximum capacity of 45 students.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origin, medical history, skin colour, 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.