The Consortium Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Deputy Progress Lead to join our Pastoral Team.  We are ambitious about the future – creating learning environments and excellence in teaching and learning that provide our children and young people with the best chance at a successful future. Coupled with this is the commitment, care and investment in our people, who we believe are our greatest asset. If you are a team player who is looking for a varied and interesting new career opportunity, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Deputy Progress Lead, you will be a dynamic leader who is passionate and determined in our drive to improve the life chances for our students and improve their outcomes. You will have boundless energy alongside a solution focused approach to the role. As an astute member of staff, you will inspire colleagues and have the skills to analyse data and translate findings into unique solutions that can be adapted for our students. You will have a positive outlook to school life and be relentless in you desire to improve the experience of students, an approach that will compliment our values of Aspiration, Courtesy and Excellence. You will have experience in the pastoral field and understand the importance of good attendance in schools. An empathetic attitude will be important in the role. 

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and/or young people, preferably in a secondary school environment. Candidates will also be educated to at least GCSE\Level 2, holding qualifications in both Maths and English, be IT literate, including, a sound knowledge of Microsoft applications. The successful candidate will also have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection and be able to establish good professional relationships with a range of stakeholders. Candidates will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the range of difficulties that students present in mainstream schools and to be able to demonstrate evidence and knowledge of strategies which can be implemented to enable these students to fulfil their potential and partake fully in all aspects of the curriculum and school life.  Please see the attached job description for a conclusive list of qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required for this position.

What WE can Offer YOU

In return for your skills and experience, we provide a supportive and friendly environment to develop and thrive. We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS/LGPS); a generous annual leave entitlement with additional shutdown days over the Christmas period; staff development opportunities; free onsite car parking; and a supportive induction programme.

For an informal discussion about this post, please do not hesitate to contact Dawn Mumby, Operations Manager on 01430 430448 or via email dmumby@howdenschool.net

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Consortium Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure, in line with the usual terms and conditions of employment at The Consortium Academy Trust.