Learning Manager (Cover Supervisor)

inploi; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing education trust is seeking a Learning Manager to support teaching and learning across various subjects. The position aims to create a focused classroom atmosphere and provide stability in learning during teacher absences. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and be passionate about enhancing student experiences. The role includes opportunities for professional growth though continuous training and collaboration within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting high standards of teaching and learning.
• Ability to manage behavior and learning to high standards.
• Enthusiastic and innovative approach towards education.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability and continuity for students’ learning by covering lessons.
• Contribute to the school's professional development programs.
• Assist in creating a purposeful learning atmosphere.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Calm disposition

Job description

We are looking to appoint innovative and enthusiastic individuals who have the passion and ability to support high standards of teaching and learning across all subjects in school and can create a purposeful learning atmosphere in a classroom and ensure that behaviour and learning is managed to the highest standards. A calm disposition, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for the role.

Our Learning Managers are an important team, who provide stability and continuity for students’ learning by covering lessons for short-term teacher absence (up to 10 days).

The role is pivotal to improving Learning and Teaching and as such are included in the school’s programme of professional development for classroom practitioners. This is an ideal opportunity therefore for you to personally develop in the role. A great stepping stone for further work with students.

Working for The Radclyffe School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at The Radclyffe School but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Support: LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Convenient location for motorway(Junction 1 A627M and junction 21 of M60), and bus and train networks

The Radclyffe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 9th January 2026

Interviews: week commencing 12th January 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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