Head of Community Engagement

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience, Safeguarding qualification at DSL level, or willingness to obtain on appointment, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent educational experience.
• Experience: Significant experience in an operational leadership role within education, alternative provision, SEMH or a related children's services context.
• Teaching Subjects: English, Maths, and Science Proficiency, a minimum of grade 4/C or higher
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of EHCP processes, SEMH needs and the legislative framework for alternative provision, Knowledge of equality of opportunity, safeguarding, child protection and inclusion issues in settings with high levels of vulnerable children.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.
• Communication: To be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of audiences including children, parents and carers, and colleagues.
• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
• Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across Progress Community's geographic footprint.

Benefits

• 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.