ASSISTANT PROGRESS LEADER (NON-TEACHING)

Lancashire County Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy in Lancaster is seeking an Assistant Progress Leader (Non-Teaching) to join our pastoral team. You will support the Progress Leader to monitor student development, encourage positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, nurturing school community.

The role is 37 hours per week, term time only, with safeguarding duties in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Strong communication, teamwork and IT skills are essential to help our students thrive.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Organised with good attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Progress Leader in monitoring student development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, nurturing school community.
• Support safeguarding and attendance where appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Organisation

Teamwork

IT skills

Job description

ASSISTANT PROGRESS LEADER (NON-TEACHING)

Ref

Ref 201907

Number of Posts

Number of Posts 1

Grade

Grade NJC APT&C Grade 7 Points 19-25.

Term

Term Full-time.

Perm / FTC

Perm / FTC Permanent.

Required

Required (As soon as possible ).

Hours

Hours 37 hours a week.

Closing Date

Closing Date 07/09/2026.

Location Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS (1767 on roll).

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.ripleystthomas.com

Summary Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster, iscurrently seeking an Assistant Progress Leader (Non-Teaching) to join our pastoral team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students’ progress and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with the Progress Leader to help monitor student development, encourage positive behaviour, and contribute to creating a safe and nurturing school community.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills with students, parents, and staff


• Ability to build positive relationships with young people


• Organised with good attention to detail


• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting

Values and Attitudes:

• Commitment to the welfare and success of all students


• Patience, empathy, and understanding towards young people’s needs


• Positive attitude towards learning support roles within education


• Respect for diversity including cultural backgrounds, abilities, beliefs


• Willingness to learn new skills and take on responsibilities proactively

The position is for 37 hours per week, term time only.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is midday on Monday 07/09/2026 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.