Learning Leader

Little Lever School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Lever School in Greater Manchester is seeking a Learning Leader to provide personalised support programmes to improve students’ welfare, behaviour, attendance, engagement and progress. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus 10 days, with an actual annual salary in the SCP 23–27 range (£31,243–£34,678).

This is an exciting time to join as we expand and invest in safeguarding, staff wellbeing and high expectations; the school prides itself on improvement

Job description

Learning Leader

Permanent

37 Hours per week

Monday Friday. Term Time plus 10 days

Grade G SCP 23-27 Actual annual salary (£31,243 - £34,678)

Immediate Start

‘Helping every person achieve things they never thought they could’

Little Lever School is one of the most improved schools in the country. Our outcomes remain in the top 100 schools nationally for similar schools. In May 2026, our school was graded Strong in Curriculum and Expected in all other areas by OfSTED. We continue to move forward at pace. We are a recognised School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) and Teach First Partner school and support schools from across the Northwest in a range of areas. The systems and structures we have established, our clear expectations and relentless focus on our praise culture, routines and behaviour have created a positive environment where students can learn, and teachers can teach.

This is an exciting time to join Little Lever as we expand, providing the best educational experiences for more pupils. Our ambition is to become ‘the best in class’. We put students at the heart of our thinking and we continue to help every person achieve things they never thought they could!

Please visit our website to gather a flavour of what we are all about!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic individual with a real passion for students’ welfare, to develop personalised support programmes to improve students’ behavior, attendance, engagement and progress. We are looking for someone who is determined to make a difference to the lives of young people.

We recognise the people that work within the Lever Academy Trust are the decisive element in helping all our students to achieve great things. We value the wellbeing of our staff and know how important it is to invest in initiatives to support staff wellbeing throughout the school year. We expect the very best from everyone every day and are focused on people. We want our students to achieve the very best outcomes. We ensure our students model our values of being kind, working hard and taking responsibility in all that they do so they are ready to take their place in the world!

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications & shortlisting: 8am Thursday 15th October 2026

Interviews to be held: Week commencing Monday 19th October 2026

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