Head of School

6 months ago

Birkenhead, United Kingdom The Progress Group Full time

**Job Title**:Head of School (Alternative Provision)

**Salary**:£45,000-£65,000 (Based on experience, school size and cohort) Plus valuable Benefits

**Location**: Hive, Birkenhead

**Vacancy Type**:Permanent/Full Time
- Are you Passionate about making a difference for disengaged young people in your local area? Join us in creating positive change
- Experience in managing small provisions that make a big impact? Unlock new opportunities and inspire the next generation
- Ready to take on a leadership role and guide a team of eager practitioners? Lead with enthusiasm and drive success

**Exciting Opportunity for Head of School**

**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.

We are looking for passionate and ambitious individuals who can create a safe and encouraging environment for their students to learn and flourish. 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. The school is additional premises to our Hamilton Square site and the post holder will work closely with the Head of School there. 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.
- Experience of line management or leadership (Head of Department, SLT experience, Headteacher etc.)
- A proven track record of raising attainment.
- A proven track record of compliance against policy, process and standards.

Here at Progress School, we are passionate about developing our staff as well as our students. Throughout your time with us, you will be fully supported with a range of CPD, career progression and in house training, which includes paid qualifications. This goes alongside numerous other benefits such as a pension scheme and parental leave.

**Elevate Your Work Experience with Our Outstanding Benefits Package**

At Progress Schools, we believe in recognising and rewarding the exceptional contributions of our team members. Our benefits go beyond the ordinary, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally. Here's a glimpse of what we offer:
**Recognition Awards**: Be celebrated for your hard work Our values-based Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards honour your dedication and commitment to our shared success.

**Referral Bonanza**: Love where you work? Refer top talent to join our family and receive a fantastic £500 Referral Bonus

**Professional Growth**:Invest in your future with our support for professional qualifications, especially for apprentices, and covered paid membership fees.

**Financial Security**: Rest easy with our Death in Service Insurance, providing four times your salary to your loved ones.

**Family-Friendly Policies**: Experience peace of mind with our Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave after a required length of service.

**Exclusive Discounts**: Indulge in the MiRewards benefits platform, offering enticing shopping discounts, fuel cards, and more

**Health and Wellness Support**: Take care of yourself with access to Medicash, covering costs for eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments, totalling an impressive £900 annually.

**Commute in Style**:Join our Cycle to Work Scheme and enjoy a healthier commute while saving on costs.

**Supportive Environment**: Experience the power of our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, not just for you but also for your immediate family.

**Group Connection**: Stay connected with our annual Group conference and an insightful review of our comprehensive benefits.
- We're not just offering a job - we're offering a holistic work experience that values you as an individual. Come

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