Teacher

The Progress Group; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

Free wellbeing app with resources

Counselling support

Paid professional qualifications

Death in Service Insurance (4x salary)

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Medicash health cashback (up to £900)

Recognition awards (monthly/quarterly/

Referral bonus: £500

Job summary

Progress Schools, part of The Progress Group, is seeking a Teacher with a focus on English to support 11–16-year-olds in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

The role emphasises wellbeing, professional development, and a strong commitment to student progress within an alternative education framework across England.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant teaching subject or SEN equivalent.
• Teaching Qualification in QTS/QTLS or willingness to work towards it.
• Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and British values.

Skills

Engaging learners

Emotional support

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Equality & inclusion

Education

Degree in teaching subject (English, Maths or Science)

QTS/QTLS (or willingness to train)

Job description

Join us as a Teacher : Empower Futures! (English specialism preferred)

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.

What are we looking for from you?

• 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.

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.

Let's redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #TeachersWanted

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.

Progress Schools is a nationally based, alternative education provider with independent secondary schools located throughout England. We provide high-quality, supportive, and inspirational teaching to 11 – 16-year-olds at Key Stage 3 and 4. Our bespoke approach ensures positive progression either back into mainstream education, or into the world of further education, work-based learning, or employment when leaving us in Year 11.