Deputy Headteacher
at Progress Schools - Tees Valley, United Kingdom
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- Salary
- Not given in the advert
- Closing date
- Open until filled
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Leadership
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
The advert says: “Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.” - First seen
- 9 November 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
Join us as a Deputy Headteacher: Empower Futures! We are a specialist Alternative Provision provider based in the Tees Valley, supporting secondary-aged pupils who require a personalised and nurturing approach to education. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a dedicated and resilient Deputy Headteacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, hardworking, and highly skilled teacher looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving high-quality teaching and learning, leading SEND provision, and supporting the Headteacher through deputising responsibilities when required. 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. What are we looking for from you? Engagement Skills: A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is approachable, promotes positive relationships, and fosters high expectations. Able to inspire and motivate students in a creative and adaptable way, particularly within alternative education settings. Emotional Support: Committed to a high level of pastoral care with the ability to manage student behaviour effectively and provide meaningful support to students with diverse and challenging needs. Core Teaching Qualifications: QTS Experience: Significant leadership experience within an SEMH, SEND, Alternative Provision or specialist setting. Knowledge: Strong understanding of autism, ADHD and associated neurodevelopmental conditions Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges quickly and implement appropriate, student-focused solutions that drive positive outcomes. Promotion of Values: Dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values across the school community. Time Management: Effective in managing leadership responsibilities, team coordination, student outcomes, and community engagement simultaneously. 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. Please click here to view the Job Description. How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailing recruitment@theprogress-group.co.uk Let's redefine education together! #Join OurTeam #Education Revolution #Alternative Education #Deputy Head OfSchool Wanted 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.
About Progress Schools - Tees Valley
- Type
- Independent school
- Pupils
- 18 (school census, 2025/26)
- Ofsted
- Good, inspected 23 September 2025
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