Progress Leader - Young Carer

The FitzWimarc School, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,254.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 5, Points 9-12 £27,254 - £28,598 (to be pro-rated based on hours worked)

Progress Leader - Young Carer job summary

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to work with our Deputy Head (Pupil Premium) to remove barriers to learning and provide targeted support that helps Young Carer students achieve their potential. This position provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to make a real difference to student achievements and life chances.

Key Responsibilities

Work with teachers to identify and deliver the right support for Young Carer students

Plan, monitor and review individual intervention programmes

Support before school study sessions

Work with Heads of Year and other staff to identify students needing additional help

Mentor students to understand barriers to learning and find solutions

Analyse progress data and report on the impact of interventions

Maintain effective communication with students, parents and staff

Help students develop independence, meet deadlines and stay on track to achieve their goals

Work with external agencies to coordinate support

What We’re Looking For

Experience working with young people

Can work effectively in a busy environment with competing priorities

Strong literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 or equivalent)

Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong communicator, organised, and a supportive team player

Can meet deadlines and adapt to changing needs

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

Access to our onsite gym

Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme

Eye test vouchers Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and friendly working environment

Local Government Pension Scheme

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About The FitzWimarc School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1770 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The FitzWimarc School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-fitzwimarc-school-rayleigh

The FitzWimarc School is a mixed 11 – 18 comprehensive of 1600 pupils. It is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our traditional values, where a caring, supportive environment is reinforced by high standards of behaviour, allow each and every child to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We foster a creative environment where all our staff are supported in developing reflective and innovative classroom practice. We believe in a balanced curriculum that introduces and develops a wide range of skill areas. A modern education at FitzWimarc prepares young people to be thoughtful and responsible members of society in an ever changing world, ensuring that they are equipped for lasting success.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Essex, Southend and Thurrock