Progress Leader

York High School, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 37 hours a week Term time plus two weeks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 9, Level 1-4 (£38,212 to £42,848 per annum) reduced pro rata, pay award pending
• Actual salary: Actual Annual Salary £34,515.72 to £38,703.28

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to transform lives?

At York High School, we believe every student has the potential to achieve greatness, and as our new Progress Leader, you will be at the heart of that journey. This is more than just a pastoral role; it is a chance to play a key role in supporting a cohort of young people to become the best versions of themselves. You will ensure that every student in your care has the support they need to thrive, both academically and personally. You will be joining a team where your drive and determination will directly shape the future of our community.

You will have significant pastoral experience and the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge young people through the delivery of a range of interventions and by building strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external agencies. You will be absolutely committed to making a difference and transforming the life chances of our students.

We would love to welcome you to our school so you can see our commitment in action. We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit and experience the York High School environment first hand. To arrange your visit, please contact Dawn Becton at d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk.

Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk

An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: Careers - Excel Learning Trust

The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.

Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk marked for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 6 July 2026.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ELT Progress Leader JD and PS (YHS).pdf - 261 KB (opens in new tab)

About York High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 748 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: York High School website
• Email address: recruitment@elt.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/york-high-school-york

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