Progress Manager

John Mason School; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Professional development

Meaningful daily impact

Community-focused environment

Job summary

John Mason School in Abingdon is seeking a Progress Manager to support the Progress Leader in delivering effective policies and raising attainment for pupils. You will work within a pastoral team, engage with families and external partners, and help remove barriers to education so students access the opportunities of a great education.

This role offers meaningful daily impact, access to high-quality training and professional development, and a supportive, community-focused environment where

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, families and schools.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills, excellent record keeping and report writing.
• A positive and can‑do attitude and a relationship-focused approach.
• Able to work independently, out in settings and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptive to the different needs of our children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the Progress Leader in implementing school policies and procedures to raise achievement.
• Work within the pastoral team to support pupils in the relevant year group.
• Engage with families, Home School Link Worker and Welfare Officers to remove barriers to education.

Skills

Experience with children & families

Communication & negotiation

Organisation & record keeping

Relationship-focused approach

Independent & team work

Adaptability

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and fast improving secondary school? Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and their families? As Progress Manager you will help to overcome barriers to education and ensure that our students benefit from the fantastic opportunities of a great education which will improve their life chances and future choices. If you are passionate about making a difference to your community then this job could be for you.

As part of Abingdon Learning Trust, John Mason School is looking to recruit a dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational Progress Manager who will support the Progress Leader in the implementation of school policies and procedures to raise achievement of pupils and improve participation, enjoyment and engagement in their learning.

The post holder will be part of a pastoral team that works to support all pupils in the relevant year group they have been assigned to as well as working with other pastoral colleagues, for example the Home School Link Worker and Welfare Officers.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working with children, families and schools
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational skills, excellent record keeping and report writing
• A positive and can‑do attitude and a relationship-focused approach
• Able to work independently, out in settings and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptive to the different needs of our children and young people

Benefits

• Joining a welcoming and supportive team who are united by a shared commitment to improving the life chances of every child in our community
• Benefit from high-quality training and professional development, designed to support a smooth induction and empower your ongoing career growth
• Enjoy meaningful, face-to-face interactions with our inspiring young people, building relationships that truly makes a difference
• Experience variety and purpose in your work. No two days are the same, but every day brings the opportunity to positively impact lives.