Quality Manager Behaviour, Attendance & Compliance

Progress Schools Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Education is recruiting a Quality Manager – Behaviour, Attendance & Compliance to safeguard high standards across our network of schools. You will work from the nearest school base with travel across Carlisle, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Tees Valley and the Midlands.

You will monitor policies, support leaders, and drive rapid improvement, promoting wellbeing and safeguarding while developing staff through CPD and strong record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification, strong CPD in behaviour, attendance and statutory compliance.
• Significant successful teaching or equivalent experience, preferably with learners who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or in alternative/appropriate provision.
• Strong understanding of what constitutes high-quality education under the current Ofsted framework, including behaviour and personal development and attendance.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
• Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure schools maintain high standards of operational compliance.
• Monitor, audit and support to secure rapid improvement across schools.
• Promote wellbeing and safeguarding across the remit.
• Support leaders with policy implementation and robust record keeping.

Skills

Behaviour management

Attendance tracking

Safeguarding

Time management

Ofsted knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent

Job description

Join us as a Quality Manager – Behaviour, Attendance & Compliance: Empower Futures!

Please note you will work from the nearest school base with expected travel to all schools which include all locations in remit (Carlisle, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Tees Valley, Midlands)

The postholder will ensure schools maintain high standards of operational compliance, robust record keeping and consistent implementation of policies and procedures. Through monitoring, quality assurance and support, they will identify emerging risks and work with leaders to secure rapid improvement.

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 Education, 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.

What are we looking for from you?

• Academic Background: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification, Strong evidence of continuing professional development in behaviour, attendance and statutory compliance.

• Experience: Significant successful teaching or equivalent experience, preferably with learners who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or in alternative/appropriate provision.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of what constitutes high-quality education under the current Ofsted framework, including behaviour and personal development and attendance.

• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

• Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

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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 for further information.

Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.