Progress Leader (Maternity Cover)

Queen Katharine Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6HX

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR1a (£9,782)

Progress Leader (Maternity Cover) job summary

Progress Leader (Maternity Cover)

Contract: Fixed Term until July 2026

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR1a (£9,782)

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date: 9am on Monday 19th May

Start date: September 2025

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you passionate about guiding students to achieve their full potential?

Do you have the skills to lead and inspire a team?

Do you want to be part of a school that supports your professional growth and development?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy is looking for you!

Your role:

As a Progress Leader at Queen Katharine Academy, you will support students' pastoral care and academic progress, working with the Senior Leadership Team, Subject Leaders, and teaching staff. Your responsibilities include identifying interventions, engaging with parents/carers, and promoting high aspirations. You will lead form tutors and collaborate with the Safeguarding Officer to ensure child protection and good behaviour. Knowledge of the KS3 & KS4 curriculum, safeguarding procedures, and experience in team leadership and raising standards are essential. Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in child safeguarding are crucial.

About us:

Queen Katharine Academy fosters a supportive and stimulating environment for staff and students, emphasising collaboration and mutual respect. You will have the opportunity to significantly impact students' lives while benefiting from ongoing professional development. Our community prioritises student progress and well-being, creating a culture of success, positivity, and belonging. We offer a diverse and inclusive atmosphere that encourages professional growth. Driven by a shared goal of raising standards and achievements, we believe in the transformative power of education. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking academy where your contributions will make a real difference.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education

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

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Queen Katharine Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1675 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Katharine Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-katharine-academy

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