Job vacancy

Teacher

Reference: PS2001

Toxteth, North West

Permanent/Full Time

£30,000 - £40,000

Progress Schools is on the lookout for passionate, creative, and forward-thinking teachers to join our innovative alternative education community! If you’re excited about fostering a love for learning, embracing diverse perspectives, and inspiring students to reach their full potential, this is the perfect role for you.

We’re seeking teachers with excellent IT skills, strong proficiency in both Maths and English, and the ability to teach a core subject (Maths, English, or Science). You’ll also have the flexibility to teach a variety of subjects beyond your specialism, making each day diverse and rewarding.

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.

Progress Schools – Toxteth is a small, supportive alternative education setting with 30-55 pupils on roll. Our focus is helping young people progress back into mainstream education or further studies. We provide a safe, nurturing environment with modern air-conditioned classrooms, an ICT suite, and access to top-tier sports facilities. Students enjoy freshly prepared meals from our high-spec kitchen. Proudly, our Liverpool Alternative Provision was named ‘Most Inspirational Alternative Provision by a School’ at the Educate Awards.

What We Offer:

  • Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications.
  • Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
  • Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
  • Health and Wellness Support: Access to Medicash, 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 shopping discounts, fuel cards, and more.
  • Commute in Style: Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Supportive Environment: Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
  • Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Engagement Skills: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions. To bring fresh ideas and creativity to the classroom and outside it.
  • Emotional Support: Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
  • Qualifications: To hold QTS/QTLS. Teacher responsible. Must have good levels of both maths and English teaching experience and excellent I.T. skills. Be able to teach a range of subjects outside of their specialism as well as one of the core subjects (maths, English or science).
  • Experience: Have worked in a school environment. Particularly, experience in secondary school and willing to teach GCSC.
  • Knowledge: Have an understanding of alternative provision and dealing with students with special needs.
  • Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.
  • Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.
  • Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
  • Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

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 recruitment@theprogress-group.co.uk

Please check our candidate pack to learn more about what we offer: https://www.flipsnack.com/C898CB66AED/ps-candidate-pack-2024/full-view.html

Let’s redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #TeachersWanted

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.

Application deadline: 8th November 2024.

Are you ready to change the lives of young people in Toxteth? Then apply today.

If you share our passion for supporting young people, then we’d love to hear from you. Apply via our group-wide jobs portal and we’ll be in touch to discuss your application.

If you have any questions about the job or the company, please contact our friendly team who will be happy to help.

We look forward to receiving your application.