Learning Manager / St James Academy

Voyage Education Partnership; Dixons Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St James Academy in Dudley is an inclusive, high‑performing school with Ofsted 2024 recognition. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to outstanding teaching and positive behaviour.

The role is a Permanent Grade 7 post supporting pastoral health and welfare across key stage 3 and 4; it offers a term-time/agency schedule with 37 hours weekly across 39 weeks per year, and draws on the Dudley Academies Trust's strong staff development ethos.

Job description

Salary: Grade 7 / 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year / £28,373.22 - £30,979.05

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary;

Job Roles: Other Support, Pastoral Health And Welfare;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Key Stagess: Ks3, Ks4;

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: TBC

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

“St James is an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils are courteous and polite.” – Ofsted 2024

St James Academy is a good school (Ofsted 2024) with high expectations for everyone. We are determined to become a centre of excellence for young people who live in central Dudley, improving life chances for all.

Since joining the Trust, St James is the most improved school in the Borough for grades achieved at GCSE and for passing Maths and English at Grade 5 or above. In fact, the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics has doubled!

An increasing number of departments have achieved 100% GCSE pass rates, and our ambition is that this should extend to every area as quickly as possible.

Our philosophy is simple: we will ensure the success of our learners through outstanding teaching, positive behaviour and embracing the talents of each individual.

There is also a strong caring ethos here, which ensures high levels of support for learners and creates an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout the school. Our learners are challenged to extend their interests through a wide programme of extra-curricular activities, sports teams and enrichment activities.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most value asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.

You will be joining St James at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley.

Closing date is Wednesday 23rd September 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.

Job Description

Please see attached.

Dudley Academies Trust is fully committed to prioritising emotional health and wellbeing for all employees. We support our employees to make positive choices for their own wellbeing and encourage an open and understanding culture across and between all roles in the Trust. Our Employee Assistance programme offers 24/7, free legal, financial and counselling provision to all staff. Please see the attached wellbeing charter for further information.