Primary Teacher

Join us as a Primary Teacher: Empower Futures!

We are seeking an exceptional Primary Teacher who is passionate about unlocking potential through engaging learning, positive relationships and a deep understanding of individual needs. Working with pupils in Years 3–6, you will deliver a personalised and inclusive curriculum within small classes of up to six pupils, whilst supporting their social, emotional and sensory development.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them build confidence, develop resilience and achieve their potential within a nurturing, supportive and values-driven team committed to improving outcomes and creating brighter futures.

At Progress Arc, this is what we offer:

Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics. Enjoy access to hundreds of discounts on everything from your daily coffee to weekly shop, discounted gym memberships and free access to dedicated counselling support. We’ve also recently introduced wellbeing days for when you need a day to reset. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.

Your work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity leave for new parents and carers, and flexibility wherever possible.

And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. We want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.

But that’s not all, we also offer…

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!

• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.

• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.

• Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.

• Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.

• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.

• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards

• Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT

• Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

What are we looking for from you?

• Emotional Support: Understanding of the four broad areas of SEND and the implications for teaching and learning.

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

• Experience: Experience of planning, delivering and assessing teaching within a primary setting, preferably Key Stage 2.

• Knowledge: Knowledge of EHCPs, individualised provision and the graduated approach, Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum, particularly literacy, phonics and mathematics.

• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.

• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

• Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

More about the school you will work in

You’ll be based at Progress Arc - Billinge School which has recently been taken over by The Progress Group. Formally known as Nugent House School, this is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a new chapter in the school’s journey.

Our school has a maximum student capacity of 110 and situated across 4 buildings set within beautiful grounds and vast outdoor spaces. It includes spaces for vocational and academic learning as well as therapeutic support. We have Occupational Therapists on site, as well as colleagues who are trained to provide alternative therapies. Our strong teaching and support team are passionate about empowering our young people to achieve their unique potential, and that’s just what you will help us to do. We aren’t looking for professionals to just teach, but who can help to architect, motivative, empower and inspire, because we want every one of our young people to have the opportunities that they deserve.

Please click here to view the Job Description.

How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailing [email removed]

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.

Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role