Learning Manager / St James Academy

WMJobs; Dudley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St James Academy in Dudley is seeking a Learning Manager to support learners academically and personally, working with teaching staff, parents and external agencies to remove barriers and drive progress.

This key pastoral role demands clear communication, strong organisation and empathy, with a commitment to an inclusive school that helps every learner thrive.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with learners, parents and staff.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Empathetic approach to learner wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support learners academically and personally to remove barriers.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies.
• Promote an inclusive, positive school environment and learner engagement.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Empathy

Job description

Dudley Academies Trust,

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for learner wellbeing and achievement? St James Academy are seeking a Learning Manager to support and guide our learners both academically and personally. You will work closely with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure learners stay engaged, make progress, and overcome barriers to learning.

This is a key pastoral role requiring strong communication, organisation, and empathy. If you are committed to creating a positive, inclusive school environment where every learner can thrive, we want you on our team. Join us and help shape confident, resilient young people.

“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.

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.