Teacher

The Progress Group; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing

Death in Service Insurance

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Discounts

Recognition Awards

Referral Bonus

Weekly Leadership Connections

Annual Conference

Job summary

Progress Schools is seeking an exceptional Teacher who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. You will deliver high-quality teaching, build trusted relationships with pupils and families, and help create an environment where every learner feels safe, respected and ready to succeed.

As part of The Progress Group, you’ll join a values‑led team that prioritises inclusion, wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Engagement skills to engage learners and foster ambition.
• Emotional support to positively impact students’ lives.
• Academic background in a relevant teaching subject and SEN awareness.
• Core teaching qualifications or willingness to obtain QTS/QTLS.
• Experience in a school environment, preferably secondary.
• Proficiency in teaching English, Maths or Science (grade 4/C or higher).
• Understanding of alternative provision and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and promote pupil achievement, personal development and wellbeing.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils and families as a Form Tutor.
• Create an inclusive environment where every learner feels safe, respected and ready to succeed.

Skills

Engagement Skills

Emotional Support

Problem-Solving

Communication

Time Management

Knowledge of SEN

Education

Degree in teaching subject

QTS/QTLS desirable

Job description

Join us as a Teacher : Empower Futures!

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.

Progress Schools – Carlisle is an independent school committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through high-quality, inclusive education. We provide safe, nurturing and ambitious learning environments where every pupil is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential.

Our schools work with pupils who have experienced a wide range of barriers to learning. Many have identified or emerging special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, communication differences or disrupted educational experiences. We believe that every young person can succeed when high expectations are combined with positive relationships, personalised support and an unwavering commitment to inclusion.

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. Alongside delivering high-quality teaching, you will play a key role in promoting pupils' academic achievement, personal development and wellbeing. As a Form Tutor, you will build trusted relationships with pupils and families, helping to create an environment where every learner feels safe, respected and ready to succeed.

This is an opportunity to join a values-led organisation where colleagues work collaboratively to improve outcomes, strengthen inclusion and create brighter futures for every young person. If you are committed to continuous improvement, believe in the power of education to transform lives and want to be part of a supportive and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.

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.