Teacher

Progress Schools; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing educational institution in Carlisle is seeking an English Teacher dedicated to empowering futures. The role focuses on engaging students and enhancing life skills in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a passion for making a positive impact on pupils' lives. Generous professional development and wellness benefits are included. Join us to redefine education and create lasting change for our students.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Access to wellbeing app

Generous holidays

Professional qualifications support

Death in Service Insurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Health and Wellbeing Cashback

Monthly and Annual Recognition Awards

Referral Bonus

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Experience in a school environment, particularly in secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Engage students and bring creativity to the classroom.
• Foster a supportive environment for students.
• Promote wellbeing and academic values.

Skills

Engagement Skills

Emotional Support

Problem-Solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

Degree in a Relevant Teaching Subject

Core Teaching Qualifications (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Join us as an English Teacher: 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?

• Engagement Skills: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions. To bring fresh ideas and creativity to the classroom and outside it.
• Emotional Support: Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Academic Background: Degree in a Relevant Teaching Subject, equivalent for SEN (desirable)
• Core Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualification in (QTS/QTLS) or be willing to work towards it. Specialist Teaching Qualification (Desirable
• Experience: Have worked in a school environment. Particularly, experience in secondary school would be an added advantage.
• Teaching Subjects: English, Maths, and Science Proficiency, a minimum of grade 4/C or higher
• Knowledge: Have an understanding of alternative provision and dealing with students with special needs.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.
• Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.
• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
• Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

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.

At Progress Schools – Carlisle we support approximately 25 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting. The school consists of a core team of the Head of School, three teachers, and three support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with a number of schools across our group.

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 [e-mail]

Let’s redefine education together!

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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.