Learning Manager

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Community High School is seeking a Learning Manager to ensure continuity of learning when teachers are absent and to support students to stay focused and engaged in a positive learning environment.

You will supervise classes across different subjects and year groups, deliver pre-prepared lessons, manage classroom dynamics, support behaviour and welfare, and maintain accurate attendance and behaviour records. You will collaborate with colleagues to promote high standards of learning.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and students.
• Experience supporting learning in a school environment.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic classroom and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across different subjects and year groups.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour.
• Help create a safe, productive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour support

Attendance recording

Communication skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a confident and adaptable professional looking for a rewarding role in education? Are you passionate about supporting students' learning and maintaining high standards in the classroom? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then this role could be for you!

We are seeking a skilled and personable Learning Manager to join our committed team at Alder Community High School. This is a key role in ensuring continuity of learning when teachers are absent, supporting our students to stay focused and engaged, and maintaining a positive learning environment across the school.

Working as part of our dedicated teaching and support team, you will supervise classes across different subjects and year groups, delivering pre-prepared lessons and activities. You will provide excellent classroom management, support student behaviour and welfare, and handle a wide range of learning situations. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records of student attendance and behaviour, managing classroom dynamics effectively, and helping to create a safe, productive and respectful learning environment for our whole school community.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, 'can do' attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:

• The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.
• High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
• An extensive package of CPD.
• A stimulating and friendly working environment.
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
• Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
• Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
• Breakfast provided on INSET days.
• Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
• Local government pension scheme.

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Safeguarding is central to everything we do

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media overseas prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.