Progress Leader - Pupil Premium (Maternity Cover)

Shorefields; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational institution in Rayleigh is seeking a Progress Leader for a part-time maternity cover role. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Head (Pupil Premium) to provide essential support for students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential. Key responsibilities include planning intervention programmes and mentoring students. Ideal candidates should be experienced with young people and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on students’ lives.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

Access to onsite gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye test vouchers Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment with competing priorities.
• Skills to analyse progress data and report on the impact of interventions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver the right support for Pupil Premium students.
• Plan, monitor and review individual intervention programmes.
• Support before school study sessions.
• Mentor students to understand barriers to learning.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 or equivalent)

Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong communicator

Organised and a supportive team player

Can meet deadlines

Job description

Progress Leader - Pupil Premium (Maternity Cover)

Job Ref No. ECC5422-578 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Local Government Scale 5 Points 9-12

Position Start Date: 01/02/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 04/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 5 January 2026

Job Title: Progress Leader - Pupil Premium (Maternity Cover)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (to cover maternity leave)

Contract Term: Part (hours to include cover of before school study sessions - see attached Recruitment Information)

Salary Range: £27,254 - £28,598 (to be pro-rated based on hours worked)

Closing Date: Midnight, 4 January 2026

Start Date: February 2026

Position Available: 1

Interview Date: w/c 5 January 2026

This post will be required from February 2026 for a fixed term to cover maternity leave. We would welcome both full time and part time applications.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to work with our Deputy Head (Pupil Premium) to remove barriers to learning and provide targeted support that helps Pupil Premium students achieve their potential. This position provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to make a real difference to student achievements and life chances.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to identify and deliver the right support for Pupil Premium students
• Plan, monitor and review individual intervention programmes
• Support before school study sessions
• Work with Heads of Year and other staff to identify students needing additional help
• Mentor students to understand barriers to learning and find solutions
• Analyse progress data and report on the impact of interventions
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents and staff
• Help students develop independence, meet deadlines and stay on track to achieve their goals

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people
• Can work effectively in a busy environment with competing priorities
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communicator, organised, and a supportive team player
• Can meet deadlines and adapt to changing needs

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to our onsite gym
• Access to the 'Cycle to Work' Scheme
• Eye test vouchers Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Documents

Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.