Teacher

Progress Schools; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Northampton seeks a passionate teacher to engage learners and support their ambitions. The ideal candidate will have a relevant teaching degree and qualifications like QTS. They will make a positive impact on students' lives and have experience, particularly in secondary education. Offering generous benefits including professional development support and financial security, the school aims to foster a nurturing environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Professional Development Support

Financial Security through Death in Service Insurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Health and Wellbeing Cashback

Monthly Recognition Awards

Referral Bonus

Exclusive Discounts

Weekly Senior Leader Drop-Ins

Annual Group Conference

Qualifications

• Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives.
• Have worked in a school environment, particularly secondary school.
• Minimum of grade 4/C or higher in English, Maths, and Science.

Skills

Engagement Skills

Emotional Support

Communication

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Degree in a Relevant Teaching Subject

Teaching Qualification (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Overview

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.

At Progress Schools - Northampton, we support approximately 35 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting. The school consists of a core team of the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, up to seven teachers, and five support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with a number of schools across our group.

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 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…

Requirements

• Engagement Skills: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions. To bring fresh ideas and creativity to the classroom and outside it.
• Emotional Support: Passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives.
• Academic Background: Degree in a Relevant Teaching Subject, equivalent for SEN (desirable)
• Core Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualification in (QTS/QTLS) or be willing to work towards it. Specialist Teaching Qualification (Desirable
• Experience: Have worked in a school environment. Particularly, experience in secondary school would be an added advantage.
• Teaching Subjects: English, Maths, and Science Proficiency, a minimum of grade 4/C or higher
• Knowledge: Have an understanding of alternative provision and dealing with students with special needs.
• Problem‑Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.
• Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.
• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
• Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

Benefits

• 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.