Progress Hub Leader
Whickham School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hrs per week. Flexible working – you must be at work between the hours of 8:15am and 4:15pm and you may be required to work any time between 8:00am and 5:00pm (evening meetings and training are in addition to this requirement). Any additional hours worked that can’t be taken during a half term will be banked. Banked time can be taken as part or whole days during school holidays.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,540 to £32,061
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a passionate, motivated and committed Progress Hub Leader to lead on our achievement provision. Our progress hub is separate to our behaviour support unit and works with pupils who are temporarily unable to attend normal lessons (e.g. due to SEND needs, or on a temporary basis due to injury).
What makes Whickham School special?
We're genuinely comprehensive – and our results prove it
At Whickham, inclusion and achievement are not just buzzwords – they are at the heart of everything we do. We set high expectations for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, have SEND, or may face other barriers to learning or wellbeing. Our students do not just achieve; they succeed and go on to thrive, gaining outcomes that prepare them for the next stage of their lives.We have a broadly national average intake (KS2 prior attainment), and in 2024/25, 81% of pupils left with at least a grade 4 in both English and Mathematics (Gateshead average: 68%). Pupils with SEND also excel: in 2023/24, pupils with an EHCP achieved an average Progress 8 score of +0.67, significantly above the national average.
Who you are:
You are an enthusiastic and engaging leader who wants to work with young people who need extra support to access their learning and to access the classroom. You will be:
Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential, with an understanding of the barriers some students face in education.
A positive team player who is committed to work collaboratively across a variety of staff teams, acting in the best interests of the child
Confident in delivering targeted support and interventions for students at risk of underachieving, using effective learning strategies and ICT skills.
Calm, proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and respond positively to challenges, taking initiative and making sound decisions within your remit when working independently.
Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and maintaining high standards to improve outcomes and life chances for all students.
Qualified to Level 3 or above, with experience of working with young people and a willingness to continue learning and developing professionally.
Ready to take the next step?
Want to see it for yourself? We actively encourage people who are considering applying to come for a visit. Contact Phillip Wheatley (Senior Deputy Headteacher) at pwheatley@whichkhamschool.org to arrange a time that works for you.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 29th June
Submit to: recruitment@whickhamschool.org
Application forms: Download from Whickham School website where you will also find further details about the school and role.
We provisionally expect to interview either on Friday 3rd July or Monday 6th July.
Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
What the school offers its staff
We invest in your growth
We don't just talk about professional development – we make it happen. Here's what you'll get:
Protected CPD time: 1 hour of dedicated professional learning every fortnight, ring-fenced in your timetable
Meaningful development opportunities: Training that's tailored to your role and career aspirations, not generic box-ticking exercises
Accredited training packages: Access to nationally recognised qualifications and specialist training, including in careers guidance
Modern facilities that support great learning:
Half of our school has recently been rebuilt with the remainder of the school currently undergoing a school rebuilding project.
Our Progress Hub is a well resourced space designed to support pupils to complete their learning in a calm and productive environment.
The practical benefits:
Salary sacrifice schemes, including bicycle and electric vehicle leasing
Higher priority for your children's admission to our heavily oversubscribed school
Newly refurbished Gym/fitness suite available for staff use outside of pupil hours
Modern facilities with the latest display technology in every classroom
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whickham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1721 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whickham School website
- Email address
- recruitment@whickhamschool.org
- Phone number
- 0191 4960026
Whickham School is a large and successful school in Gateshead with over 1700 students including approximately 350 in our high performing sixth form.
Demand for student places is strong and the school is regularly oversubscribed. Students are organised into year groups whilst eight faculties deliver the school curriculum. The Sixth Form, which has its own dedicated facility, is an increasingly popular choice of students from all over the local area.
In January 2020 many faculties moved into a brand new, state of the art, STEAMS themed building. The stunning four storey building houses Science, Technology (plus Business and IT), Engineering, Art, Maths and Sport.
The Leadership Team meet weekly and share responsibility for policy generation, decision making, planning and the general wellbeing of the school. The relevant governing body committee is involved in strategic planning and policies from the onset. Faculty and Year groups meet every two weeks to discuss strategic issues
Arranging a visit to Whickham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@whickhamschool.org.
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