Progress Hub Leader

We are looking to appoint a passionate, motivated and committed Progress Hub Leader to lead on our achievement provision. Our progress hub is separate to our behaviour support unit and works with pupils who are temporarily unable to attend normal lessons (e.g. due to SEND needs, or on a temporary basis due to injury). What makes Whickham School special? We're genuinely comprehensive – and our results prove it At Whickham, inclusion and achievement are not just buzzwords – they are at the heart of everything we do. We set high expectations for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, have SEND, or may face other barriers to learning or wellbeing. Our students do not just achieve; they succeed and go on to thrive, gaining outcomes that prepare them for the next stage of their lives.We have a broadly national average intake (KS2 prior attainment), and in 2024/25, 81% of pupils left with at least a grade 4 in both English and Mathematics (Gateshead average: 68%). Pupils with SEND also excel: in 2023/24, pupils with an EHCP achieved an average Progress 8 score of +0.67, significantly above the national average. We invest in your growth We don't just talk about professional development – we make it happen. Here's what you'll get: Protected CPD time: 1 hour of dedicated professional learning every fortnight, ring-fenced in your timetable Meaningful development opportunities: Training that's tailored to your role and career aspirations, not generic box-ticking exercises Accredited training packages: Access to nationally recognised qualifications and specialist training, including in careers guidance Modern facilities that support great learning: Half of our school has recently been rebuilt with the remainder of the school currently undergoing a school rebuilding project. Our Progress Hub is a well resourced space designed to support pupils to complete their learning in a calm and productive environment. The practical benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes, inclu