Executive Head The South

Join Our Team as an Executive Head – Lead, Inspire, Transform

Are you an experienced and passionate educational leader looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking an Executive Head to provide exceptional pedagogical and operational leadership across three Alternative Provision schools within our region. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive positive change, support outstanding educational outcomes, and champion inclusivity.

Why Join Us?

At Progress Schools, we believe in creating an environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point. As an Executive Head, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our schools are high-performing, inclusive, and student-centred.

Your Role

As our Executive Head, you will:

• Lead & Inspire: Manage and support three Heads of School, working collaboratively to drive improvements and uphold the highest standards in education and safeguarding.
• Ensure Excellence: Maintain compliance with statutory guidance, policies, and Independent School Standards (ISS), ensuring an outstanding provision for students.
• Champion Inclusion & Wellbeing: Promote student and staff wellbeing while fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.
• Drive Performance: Oversee school operations, ensuring they are always inspection-ready and meeting key performance indicators.
• Build Strong Relationships: Work effectively with stakeholders, including parents, carers, and the wider community, to enhance student outcomes.
• Safeguard & Support: Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) when required and oversee high-level safeguarding cases.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced leader with a passion for transforming education. The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualifications:
  • A recognised teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS).
  • A degree or equivalent.
  • NPQH and/or NPQEL (desirable).
• Leadership & Management Skills:
  • A track record of school improvement and change management.
  • Strong ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve excellence.
  • Confidence to provide professional support and challenge at all levels.
• Safeguarding & Student Support:
  • Extensive knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, and pastoral care.
  • Experience in managing students with challenging behaviours.
• Operational Expertise:
  • A deep understanding of the Ofsted inspection framework for independent schools.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and make data-driven decisions.

The Offer

• Salary: £55,000 per annum + £3,600 car allowance.
• Contract: Full-time, with travel across three regional schools.
• Support & Development: We are committed to your professional growth and will provide ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Join Us & Make a Difference

If you are ready to lead with vision, drive school improvement, and create a truly inclusive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a leadership team dedicated to shaping the future of education.

How to Apply: Please provide a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role, this will then be reviewed to ensure you meet the essential criteria before you are contacted about an interview.

Interviews: Will be held 22nd & 23rd April

Let’s redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #TeachersWanted

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.

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.

Application deadline: 11^th April 2025.