Join us as a Head of Schools: 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?
We approach work with care, recognizing that when you thrive, so do our students. We invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.
Benefits overview
- Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in house training, and paid qualifications. Last year we invested approximately £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 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 many discounts and rewards.
- Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with our Managing Director and organisation SLT.
- Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.
Who are we looking for from you?
- Engagement Skills: Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage learners, bringing fresh ideas, creativity, and proactive leadership to 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.
- 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 in an educational setting (Head of Department, SLT, or Headteacher level), ideally within an alternative provision or similar setting. Experience managing staff teams and small school cohorts is essential.
- Teaching Subjects: Strong understanding and oversight of core subject delivery (English, Maths, Science), with a track record of improving teaching and learning outcomes.
- Knowledge: In depth understanding of the alternative provision landscape, school compliance requirements, and Independent School Standards. Familiarity with working with learners with SEN and additional needs is key.
- Problem Solving: Proactive in addressing challenges and implementing effective solutions to enhance pupil outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with staff, learners, and external stakeholders.
- Promotion of Values: A clear commitment to upholding and promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity, wellbeing, and British values within the school community.
- Time Management: Excellent time management skills balancing leadership responsibilities, staff development, curriculum oversight, and regulatory compliance.
About the School
Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, a group 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.
At Progress Schools - Wolverhampton we support approximately 15 pupils on roll to ensure ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting. The school consists of a core team of three teachers, and two support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff working with a number of schools across our group.
Application Process
Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy. If you have any further queries, please contact our friendly recruitment team by emailing .
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.