Join us as a National Head of Safeguarding, Welfare and Inclusion: 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.

Who are we looking for from you?

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Teaching qualification (Desireable)
• Safeguarding qualifications and evidence of impact
• Degree or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to further professional development;

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in an educational environment or role safeguarding young people
• Recent leadership experience in a school
• History of developments for inclusive education
• Participation in safeguarding referrals and work with external professionals including local authorities and social care
• Involvement in curriculum development within a school;
• Responsibility for developing, monitoring and evaluating an inclusive school provision.
• Working successfully in partnership with parents and the wider community.

Preferred Skills

• A highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic person who is approachable and promotes positive relationships and has high expectations.
• Effective management, administrative and organisational skills.
• A commitment to a high level of pastoral care.
• Working successfully in partnership with parents and the wider community.
• Ofsted Inspection experience (non-association independent schools framework – desirable)
• Knowledge of equality of opportunity, safeguarding, child protection and inclusion issues and how they can be addressed effectively in schools with high levels of vulnerable children
• The confidence, gravitas and inner strength to deliver professional support and challenge at all levels whilst inspiring and leading in the continual drive for excellence
• The ability to swiftly identify and address issues and ensure all matters are followed up and closed off
• To be a positive role model and take the lead in setting very high expectations of colleagues and outcomes
• To be able to communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of audiences, including children, parents and carers, governors, and colleagues
• To be able to work effectively under pressure, to prioritise appropriately and to meet deadlines.
• To have good analytical skills, being able to synthesise complex information, summarise, draw appropriate conclusions, and make decisions.
• A variety of teaching experience across the secondary age range;
• Experience of virtual learning environments (desirable)
• A proven track record as an excellent, creative teacher who motivates children.
• Able to relate well to children and share their interests and enthusiasms.
• Solid understanding of the types of safeguarding & inclusion issues and the impact these can have on individuals in the classroom; Curriculum, national strategies and assessment;
• Knowledge of the implications of equal opportunities and inclusion issues;
• Strategies for improving the quality of inclusive teaching and learning;
• Strategies for school improvement and raising standards of achievement;
• Understanding of appropriate strategies for managing pupils’ behaviour

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.

Please click here to view the Job Description.

How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailing recruitment@theprogress-group.co.uk

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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.