Head of School (Alternative Provision) (Progress Schools)

School Improvement Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Liverpool seeks a Head of School for Alternative Provision. The role involves managing the school's operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to student development. The position offers competitive salary and generous benefits, including professional development opportunities and health coverage.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Wellbeing app access

Counselling support

Generous holidays

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Health and Wellbeing Cashback

Recognition Awards

Referral Bonus

Exclusive Discounts

Weekly drop-ins with Senior Leaders

Qualifications

• Experience in line management or leadership in a similar provision.
• Proven track record of raising attainment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day running of the school.
• Train, mentor, and assist teachers and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with Independent School Standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Behaviour Management

Education

Degree in chosen subject

QTS, QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy:
Head of School (Alternative Provision)

Head of School (Alternative Provision)

Head of School (Alternative Provision)

Job Title: Head of School (Alternative Provision)
Employer: Progress Schools
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: Secondary
NOR: NA
Grade: Management
Actual Salary: Up to £45,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Monday, June 30th, 2025

About the School
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. This role would suit someone who is an experienced leader and is agile and proactive. We would love to hear from applicants who are passionate about working with young people who need support to make a positive change.

About the Role
Exciting Opportunity for Head of School! -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?Well at Progress Schools, that’s just the approach we take.
Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics—enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support.
And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too. Your work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.
And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools. But that’s not all, we also offer… Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £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 the costs of 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 loads of discounts and rewards Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

Personal Qualities
If successfully appointed as Head of Provision, you would be responsible for the day-to-day running of your school. Our sole focus is to help young people secure positive progressions back in mainstream schools or into Further Education or Training. Specific Duties To be an active part of the Leadership team. To train, mentor and assist teachers and support staff with their pedagogy, teaching, and behaviour management to ensure they meet expected outcomes. To manage the Programme of Studies in your school. To ensure the school always remains compliant against the Independent School Standards. Contribute to a positive ethos for learning. Overtly promote the values and achievements of the school to the community. To be aware of and follow the company Equality, Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies Have and create high expectations of staff and students. Requirements before applying to the role: Experience of line management or leadership (Head of Department, SLT experience, Headteacher etc.) in a similar sized provision (Approx 15 colleagues, 35 students) A degree in your chosen subject and QTS, QTLS or an overseas equivalent. A proven track record of raising attainment. A proven track record of compliance against policy, process and standards. Desired qualifications NPQH (or working towards)

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 [e-mail]

Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025

Recruitment Documents
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Contact Details
Progress Schools
The Progress Group
Switch House
Suite B2, First Floor
North Perimeter Road
Bootle
L30 7PT

Contact Name: Dishon Arivanandham
Contact Telephone: [phone]
Contact e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: https://progress-schools.co.uk/
NOR: NA