Learning Manager

Alder Community High; Tameside; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

School Wellbeing Service app access

Fitness suite access before/after work

Breakfast on INSET days

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Alder Community High School is seeking a Learning Manager to supervise classes across subjects and year groups, delivering pre-prepared lessons and activities, and supporting student learning and welfare. You will maintain records and help create a positive learning environment.

The role emphasizes strong classroom management, attendance tracking, and adherence to the school’s values to foster a respectful and engaging learning atmosphere for all students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across different subjects and year groups.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and activities.
• Provide excellent classroom management and support student behaviour and welfare.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour.
• Manage classroom dynamics and contribute to a safe, productive learning environment.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade F. Scale 17- £27,789 to Scale 22 - £30,187 (actual salary)

Hours Per Week: 36 (term time only)

Base Location: Alder Community High School

Assessment Date: To be arranged

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

This is a permanent appointment which is subject to a 6-month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week, term time only including training days. Holidays cannot be taken during term time. The working pattern is Monday Thursday 7:30am to 3.15pm and Friday, 7:30am to 3.00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break.

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.