Learning Manager

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Learning Manager (Maternity Cover) to support student success both academically and behaviorally. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, and applicants should hold a relevant teaching qualification. The position offers a salary between £27,441.53 and £28,353.69 with a comprehensive benefits package including training and flexible work policies.

Benefits

Auto-enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible family-friendly policies

Enhanced occupational benefits

Minimum 25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor and support students academically and behaviorally.
• Must be well organized and able to prioritize work.
• Experience in working with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support all students in the year group.
• Work closely with the Inclusion Coordinator and Leadership Team.
• Deal with students, parents, and outside agencies professionally.

Skills

Student support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Role: Learning Manager (Maternity Cover)

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary (Actual Salary): £27,441.53 - £28,353.69

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 15 days.

Please note: while the maternity cover is due to begin in November, it is expected to run for up to 1 year, with support available to discuss other opportunities within one of our 8 Teesside based secondary schools following this contract.

About The Academy

Outwood Academy Ormesby can be found in the town of Middlesbrough in the north-east of England. Our goal is to continuously improve and become a leading academy in the region. Through strong leadership, we empower our staff to excel and ensure that students receive the best possible education and outcomes. The academy provides an excellent environment for professional development and making a positive impact on the lives of students in the area.

At our academy, we have highly trained staff and effective safeguarding measures in place to support all staff members. Additionally, the SLT and staff work together effectively to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their education.

About The Role

As a Learning Manager you must have the ability to work with students and have a real interest in the issues faced by the students. You will monitor and support all students in the year group, both academically and behaviourally. You will work closely with the Inclusion Coordinator and the Leadership Team on improving student behaviour, attendance and outcomes. Day to day, you will work with students to help them to be the best they can be.

The successful candidate must be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise work and ensure that strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on your own initiative and be able to lead by example are essential. You will be required to deal with students, parents and outside agencies in a professional, prompt and confidential manner.

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When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.

About Us

Employee Benefits - What Do We Offer as an Employer?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:

• A comprehensive induction and training process
• Automatic enrolment into a defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Enhanced occupational benefits (maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
• Holidays: a minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
• A range of working patterns available depending on the role

Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which provides:

• Specialist information on work-life issues
• Emotional support and counselling for personal and work issues
• Legal guidance
• Financial guidance and debt counselling
• Child and dependent care support and advice
• Support for managers

Benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as Synergy Car Leasing
• Access to various discount sites

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

For more information on Outwood and a message from our CEO please click here.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing families of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools. Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years. We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales. We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy. We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.

Safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.