24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    7 August 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm & Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Band E, Points 6 to 9 £26,847 - £28153 FTE (Actual Salary £23,016 - £24,135)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week
Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm & Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated Student Progress Assistant with a genuine interest in supporting young people to achieve high standards in behaviour for learning, academic progress and achievement. The majority of the role focuses on sixth form, but the successful candidate will be expected to work across the age range as required.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the work of the SENCo
  • Supporting the school in celebrating the achievements of all our learners
  • Supervising students in the absence of their normal teacher
  • Liaising between parents, students, staff and outside agencies
  • Supporting students wellbeing and mental health

Student Progress Assistants work as part of a team which is led by the Student Progress Director: Student Progress Experience of working with young people or within a school setting, counselling skills or SEND experience would be an advantage. Appropriate training and support will be available.

Safeguarding

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply
To apply, please complete your candidate profile via the Every Portal and fully complete and submit the application form before the closing date. If you are using the Every Portal for the first time, you will need to register to create and save your candidate profile before applying.

For further information about the role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you have any questions, please contact Hub Business Lead Joanne Busfield at busfieldj@nsat.org.uk

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of 5 or more GCSEs, including English and Maths.
  • Experience of similar environments i.e. working with young people.
  • Evidence of working in a team and the ability to work collaboratively.
  • Evidence of success in organisation and administration in some form of children’s/ office environment.
  • Evidence of involvement in extra-curricular activities, youth work, voluntary work and educational visits in schools or similar institutions.
  • Ability to support students experiencing emotional difficulties.
  • Experience of Admin work including filing, dealing with phone calls, working with confidential material and records. An appreciation of IT, whether for presentation, pupil administration and the tracking of performance

What the school offers its staff

Skipton Girls’ High School is a thriving and successful secondary school, with sixth form, based in Skipton. Our school community of 900, includes students from the districts of Craven, Bradford, North Yorkshire, Lancashire and beyond. Students at SGHS are ambitious, kind, articulate and a lot of fun! They are open to new experiences and grab opportunities with both hands. They care about the world we live in and set high standards for living sustainably. Students make friends for life at SGHS and understand that when we support each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

Our staff are experts in their field who instil a love of their subject in all students. They place equal value on their own learning, staying at the forefront of their profession, through educational research and academia and are exceptional role models for our students. Our staff are our students’ greatest champions, valuing their happiness and future success.

Our setting beautifully reflects our values and ethos, with traditional buildings sitting comfortably beside our state-of-the-art STEM centre. As participants in our laptop scheme, all students at SGHS have ownership of their own device to enhance their learning and increase their digital literacy. Students and staff are inspired by the beautiful grounds that provide fertile ground for learning and space to relax, let off some steam or simply be. We are held up by the success of our history and driven forwards with innovation and tenacity.

At SGHS, we know how our students learn, think and feel and we know how to empower them so that they can continue the SGHS tradition of pioneering, trailblazing young adults, ready to take on the ever-changing world with compassion and excitement.

Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career.

We can offer a commitment to your professional development, the opportunity to work in part with colleagues from primary and secondary schools across the MAT and the chance to be a part of something truly special.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)

https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies

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 committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About Skipton Girls' High School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
862 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Skipton Girls’ High School is known for its culture of excellence: our students are articulate, confident and future focused. During their time with us, students are taught that success is created when you learn from mistakes, treat others with compassion and celebrate the power that diversity within communities brings. Skipton Girls’ High School fosters a sense of belonging through our vertical tutoring system that joins together the whole school community to learn and support one another. Our curriculum is designed to challenge students academically and encourages deep thinking and creativity. Teachers are experts in their subjects and are committed to helping students flourish in their personal development. They nurture and inspire our students to think beyond the classroom and prepare them for the outside world. Above all, we are preparing our students for a world beyond Skipton Girls’ High School, where they can stand tall and realise their full potential.

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