Assistant Progress Leader

Ref: SCH-WDT-0254 15 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Halewood Academy Location: Halewood Salary: £23,835 - £25,856 Department: Pastoral Team Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 06/01/2025 09:00 Interview Date: to be confirmed Start Date: as soon as possible

Additional Information

Contract Type: Temporary Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 44.850 Pay Grade: NJC Scale 5 Point 12 -17

The Role

We seek to appoint a highly motivated Assistant Progress Leader with experience of working with young people to join our dedicated Pastoral Team. The role will involve the successful applicant leading and inspiring their year group and a team of tutors with accountability for the academic, social, personal progress and attendance of all pupils in the year group. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in contributing to an effective learning environment and maximising learning opportunities for each individual pupil in their year group.

We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with a highly trained, supportive and experienced Pastoral Team. We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer the successful candidate numerous exciting opportunities to further develop their career.

You will be joining the Academy at a very exciting point along its journey to excellence. In March 2022 the school was judged to be ‘Good’ for the second consecutive time by Ofsted and we have been oversubscribed for the last two years.

In this report, Ofsted have highlighted the following about our school:

· Pupils said that Halewood Academy is a caring community.

· Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and learning.

· Pupils achieve well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

· Leaders take positive action to support the workload and wellbeing of staff.

· Staff are proud to work at Halewood Academy.

Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent		Essential

Skills

Relevant Skills
To have relevant experience and knowledge of working with children and young people in an educational setting	Essential
To have an understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting	Essential
The ability to relate well to children and adults.	Essential
Organisational Fit
Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with students, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners	Essential
Demonstrates high expectations for all students	Essential
High motivation and professional commitment	Essential
A commitment to student-centred education	Essential
Personal Attributes
To have constant and consistent expectations of high standards	Essential
The ability to listen to and understand others	Essential