Community Teacher (High Wycombe)

The Progress Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national group of independent schools is seeking a Community Teacher to empower students and support their educational journey. The ideal candidate will hold a teaching qualification, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and supporting students with diverse needs. This position involves teaching across the secondary age range and engaging with the community to promote equality and inclusion. Benefits include professional development support and a positive working environment.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Free wellbeing app

Generous holidays

Professional development support

Death in Service Insurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching across various subjects.
• Ability to support students with diverse needs.
• Understanding of equality, diversity, and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning and management in alternative education settings.
• Engage with parents, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Commit to promoting British values and wellbeing in the classroom.

Skills

Teaching across the secondary age range

Creative and adaptable teaching

Strong administrative and organizational abilities

Effective student behavior management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Teaching qualification (QTS / QTLS)

Degree with Maths and English at least to Level 2

Specialist teaching qualification

Job description

Location

HP12 4JG, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East, UK

Job Overview

Community Teacher – Empower Futures Approximate start date March 2026, up to 12 months of work – (Maternity Cover)

Benefits

• Discounted gym memberships
• Free wellbeing app with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources
• Dedicated counselling support
• Generous holidays, additional leave foster carers and flexibility wherever possible
• Professional development support – paid qualifications, in‑house training; last year £3.5k per colleague invested
• Death in Service Insurance – four times your salary
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Medicash health and wellbeing cashback – up to £900 annually covering eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions and holistic treatments for you and dependants
• Monthly, quarterly and annual recognition awards
• £500 referral bonus for top talent
• MiRewards discounts and rewards platform
• Weekly drop‑ins with Senior Leaders – connect, clarify and communicate with the Managing Director and senior leadership team
• Annual group conference and comprehensive benefits review

Core Teaching Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification (QTS / QTLS) or be willing to work towards it

Academic Background

• Degree or equivalent with Maths and English at least to Level 2
• Specialist teaching qualification in chosen subject desirable

Experience and Skills

• Teaching across the secondary age range
• Creative and adaptable teacher who inspires and motivates students
• Familiarity with virtual learning environments desirable
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Capable of managing student behaviour effectively and committed to high levels of pastoral care in an alternative education setting

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Proven experience collaborating with parents, community organisations and stakeholders to support students with diverse and challenging needs

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of equality of opportunity, safeguarding, child protection and inclusion – particularly within alternative education environments that serve vulnerable young people

Problem‑Solving

• Quick to identify and resolve student challenges, with effective follow‑up and individualised support strategies

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to build meaningful engagement with students, parents/carers, colleagues and external partners

Promotion of Values

• Committed to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing and British values across all areas of work

Commitment to Excellence

• Positive role model who sets and maintains high expectations for student behaviour and academic outcomes, while fostering an inclusive, supportive learning culture

About the School

Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, a national group of 13 independent OFSTED‑regulated schools. The group comprises six business units that aspire to innovate, influence and inspire through high‑quality and purposeful education and training.

How to Apply

Ready to join our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy by clicking APPLY. For further questions, email the recruitment team.

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.