At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and motivate students in a creative, adaptable way within alternative education settings.
- Company: Join Progress Schools, part of The Progress Group, dedicated to innovative education.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, wellbeing support, and access to discounts on gym memberships.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and community engagement await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a supportive work-life balance.
- Qualifications: QTS/QTLS required; experience in teaching and leadership roles essential.
The predicted salary is between 47000 - 55000 £ per year.
Join us at Progress Schools, where we prioritise your work-life balance and professional growth. We offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers, and flexibility wherever possible.
Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications.
Financial Security: 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Able to inspire and motivate students in a creative and adaptable way, particularly within alternative education settings.
- Proven experience teaching across the secondary age range with a successful track record as a Head of SEN or similar leadership role.
- Experience using virtual learning environments is desirable.
- Proficiency in delivering a chosen subject area and supporting staff with curriculum delivery in line with school expectations.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality of opportunity, and inclusion, especially within schools with a high number of vulnerable children.
- Confident in communicating clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders including students, parents/carers, staff, and governors.
- Dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values across the school community.
- Effective in managing leadership responsibilities, team coordination, student outcomes, and community engagement simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience of working closely with parents, community organisations, and external stakeholders to support holistic student development and wellbeing.
About the School: Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, which consists of six business units, each aspiring 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.
If you have any further queries, 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, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status.
Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices.
Assistant Head Teacher, SEN (Permanent) in Liverpool employer: The Progress Group
The Progress Group is an exceptional employer located in High Wycombe, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, generous holiday allowances, and family-friendly policies, we prioritise the wellbeing of our staff as much as that of our students. Join us to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying a fulfilling career with ample growth opportunities.
