Progress Leader

Lincoln Christ's Hospital School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4PN

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Head of year or phase
  • Suitable for early career teachers (751)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1b

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status
• Recent, relevant classroom practice
• A clear track record of achieving examination success with students of all abilities and backgrounds
• Evidence of commitment to own and colleagues' professional learning
• Proven record of raising standards with all ability levels
• Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection
• Able to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
• Knowledge and understanding to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and GCSE syllabuses
• Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies
• Understanding of assessment for learning and ability to use assessment data to inform teaching and improve outcomes
• Experience of curriculum planning and sequencing
• Experience of working with others to develop teaching and learning innovations
• Experience of data analysis and target setting
• Enthusiasm for teaching
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to positive behaviour approach
• High expectations of students and a commitment to inclusive practice
• Strong organisational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude to change
• The willingness to listen to and support colleagues and students
• A sense of humour and a sense of proportion
• Good team member
• Willingness to take responsibility and to display initiative
• Possess personal integrity, warmth, and a willingness to grow and learn

Progress Leader:

• Evidence of professional development relevant to this role
• Experience of leading, managing or coordinating staff
• Experience of using data to inform pupil interventions
• Excellent understanding of strategies for raising pupil achievement
• Ability to analyse and interpret a range of pupil data
• Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures in schools
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and implement effective behaviour management strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• High expectations for all pupils and belief in bringing out the best in every child
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to equality and diversity

What the school offers its staff

• Great location
• Excellent CPL
• A strong and committed Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• Friendly and supportive staff body
• Employer Assistant Program (EAP)

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

The school is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. To comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

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.

Job Advert - Progress Leader.pdf - 278 KB (opens in new tab)

Progress Leader Job Description and Person Spec - Sept 2026.pdf - 199 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

• Organisation type: Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1275 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lincoln Christ's Hospital School website
• Email address: chart@lchs.uk
• Phone number: 01522 881144
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lincoln-christ-s-hospital-school

Lincoln Christ's Hospital School, located near Lincoln's beautiful cathedral, is truly comprehensive, with over 1,300 students on roll, including over 200 in the Sixth Form. In our latest OFSTED visit in June 2023, we remain a GOOD school.

Arranging a visit to Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chart@lchs.uk.

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