Teacher, Special Education Teacher

Join us as a 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 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 surplus admin.

Your work‑life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible. When you thrive, so do our students, so we invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do for the young people who attend our schools.

• 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 Medi Cash 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.

• Engagement
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions, bringing fresh ideas and creativity to the classroom and beyond.
• 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:
  
  QTS/QTLS or willing to work towards it. Specialist Teaching Qualification (desirable).
• Experience:
  
  Have worked in a school environment. Experience in secondary school is an added advantage.
• Teaching Subjects:
  English, Maths, and Science proficiency, a minimum of grade 4/C or higher.
• Knowledge:
  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.

Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, a national group of 13 independent OFSTED‑regulated schools. Progress Schools – Hamilton Square – our Albion site is an additional premises for the main school (Hamilton Square) and offers placement for 8‑10 students with an EHCP who cannot sustain mainstream education. The team will work directly with the Head of School at Hamilton Square and be part of the larger team.

Progress Schools is a nationally based, alternative education provider with independent secondary schools located throughout England. We provide high‑quality, supportive, and inspirational teaching to 11–16‑year‑olds at Key Stage 3 and 4, ensuring positive progression into mainstream education, further education, work‑based learning, or employment when leaving us in Year 11.

Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy. For further queries, please contact our recruitment team at recr

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.