Post 16 Progress Lead at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SMWCA/36080

Location

Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£27,903.00 - £30,929.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Term time, plus 6 days

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 17th Jul, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

13/08/2026 (alternative dates could be considered)

Interview Date(s) 13/08/2026 (alternative dates could be considered)

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Progress Lead to support our excellent existing Post 16 team in further raising standards and improving student outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving academic progress, particularly through mentoring, targeted interventions and collaboration with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide academic mentoring and lead targeted intervention programmes
Analyse student data to identify those students needing additional support
Prepare students for assessments and develop study skills
Organise enrichment opportunities, including university visits
Work with staff, parents, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning
Support careers guidance, transitions, and extra-curricular activities
Play an integral role in the UCAS application process

The staff are united in their unwavering commitment to our young people and fostering within them a desire to learn and become the very best versions of themselves that they can be.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong emotional intelligence, and a passion for supporting young people to succeed.

The Academy are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online/social media check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2025.

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment, by contacting Mrs K McGough (Academy Manager) on 01782 883037.

All applications should by made via the MyNewTerm recruitment platform.