Student Progress Leader

What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body of Acland Burghley is looking to appoint an outstanding Student
Progress Leader (SPL) to join the school’s academic support team. The role of SPL is anon-teaching post attached to a specific key stage in the school with responsibilities around student attendance, progress and well-being. The role involves 10 days’ work outside term time to support with results’ days and other calendared events.
The successful candidate will be a strong team player, who is passionate about inclusion andsupporting students to overcome barriers to learning. Effective SPLs are relentless in supporting students
to make good progress in their learning, and resourceful and creative in finding ways to help them tosucceed. The post of SPL is funded partly from the Pupil Premium, and post holders are expected to dedicate significant energy to ensuring that disadvantaged students receive the support they need to keep pace with their more advantaged peers.
What the school offers its staff
Student Progress Leaders share responsibility for the educational outcomes of students in their yeargroups and are held accountable for these through appraisal by the Director of Learning for their key stage. Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they are effective at managing their time to make impact on Student Progress and will play an active and visible role in managing the behaviour of students across the site throughout the school day.
Above all, applicants for the posts should demonstrate an uncompromising belief in the potential ofevery student, and the skills to personalise their approach so that every child succeeds both in theirchosen academic pathway and in terms of maximising their extra-curricular opportunities including
work experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work successfully withstudents from across the ability range in order to maximise their potential; the achievement of disadvantaged and SEND students is at the heart of our school and a commitment to inclusive practice goes alongside this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Acland Burghley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check, online vetting check and to demonstrate full understanding of the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.