Progress Leader

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

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,654.74 - £39,980.50 Annually (Actual) Grade 9, Level 1-4 (£39,473 to £44,262 FTE)

Progress Leader job summary

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.

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 here.

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

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About York High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 750 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: York High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/york-high-school-york

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