Assistant Progress Leader

Pimlico Academy; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pimlico Academy invites applications for an Assistant Progress Leader to join our pastoral team. You will support pupils in the secondary phase and work under the direction of the Progress Leader, helping raise standards in pupil progress and behaviour.

We offer opportunities for professional development within the Wade Deacon Trust, a supportive staff environment, and a commitment to safeguarding and high expectations for all students.

Qualifications

• Evidence of appropriate continuing personal & professional development
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with students
• Demonstrates high expectations for all students
• High motivation and professional commitment
• A commitment to student-centred education
• A commitment to involving parents as partners in the education process
• A commitment to and understanding of equality of opportunity
• The ability to listen to and understand others
• The ability to relate to and motivate staff, parents and students
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience and knowledge of working with children and young people in an educational setting
• Understanding of inclusion within a school setting
• The ability to relate well to children and adults

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to pupils in the secondary phase
• Assist with promoting high standards and pupil progress
• Foster safeguarding and welfare of young people
• Collaborate with Progress Leader and wider pastoral team
• Engage with parents as partners in education

Skills

CPD / Training

Organisational fit

High expectations

Motivation

Student-centred education

Parental involvement

Equality of opportunity

Active listening

Teamwork

Experience with children

Inclusion knowledge

Relates to students

Job description

Your Role

We are seeking to appoint a committed and dynamic Assistant Progress Leader to join our dedicated team of Pastoral Staff.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Progress Leader and will contribute to ensuring the highest possible standards in pastoral support to our secondary phase pupils.

We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning provision for all. You will share these values be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils to engage fully with school life. You will be ambitious and will embrace being part of moving our School forward.

We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work.

We are a school that believes that every student, regardless of their context or starting point, can and should achieve their full potential. If you believe that you have the motivation, belief and leadership quality to contribute to our future success, we would welcome an application from you.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

Skills

CPD / Training

Evidence of appropriate continuing personal & professional development

essential

Organisational Fit

Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with students, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners

essential

Demonstrates high expectations for all students

essential

High motivation and professional commitment

essential

A commitment to student-centred education

essential

A commitment to involving parents as partners in the education process

essential

A commitment to and understanding of equality of opportunity

essential

Personal Attributes

To have constant and consistent expectations of high standards

essential

The ability to listen to and understand others

essential

the ability to relate to and motivate staff, parents and students

essential

Ability to work as part of a team

essential

Relevant Skills

To have relevant experience and knowledge of working with children and young people in an educational setting

essential

To have an understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting

essential

The ability to relate well to children and adults.

essential

Safeguarding Information

The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school's Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.