Student Support Role - Lead Learning Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Chorley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Chorley is seeking a dedicated Lead Learning Manager. The successful candidate will manage a team of Learning Managers, focusing on academic and pastoral care for students. They will act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring robust safeguarding practices are in place. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive school culture, aimed at enhancing student attainment and well-being.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive work environment

Focus on staff development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a team in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and welfare policies.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team of Learning Managers to support academic progress.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are effectively implemented.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding practices

Communication

Team management

Multi-agency coordination

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Outwood Academy Hindley are looking to appoint a Lead Learning Manager. This role includes managing our team of 5 Learning Managers who each look after the pastoral and academic progress of a year group in school. The Lead Learning Manager will communicate clear purpose and vision to ensure students have the support they require to maximise their attainment. They will also take a strategic and operational lead for the welfare and safeguarding of our children and young people.

The role of Lead Learning Manager is a key one in the academy and the successful applicant will take a strategic and operational role in ensuring that positive behaviour and attitude is promoted across the academy and that students are following our Positive Behaviour for Learning and Life policy. They will also ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare. Working under the guidance of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, the Lead Learning Manager will act as a trusted point of contact for families, coordinate multi‑agency support, and contribute to a strong culture of safeguarding, attendance and inclusion across the school.

The successful candidate will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that safeguarding training remains current and effective across the academy. They will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to manage safeguarding concerns and referrals, including referring cases of suspected abuse or neglect to children’s social care and supporting staff throughout the referral process. Where appropriate, they will make referrals to Channel, the Disclosure and Barring Service or the police, and will attend and contribute to multi‑agency meetings and strategy discussions. The role also requires the maintenance of detailed, accurate and secure safeguarding records in line with academy policy and statutory guidance.

The Lead Learning Manager will also ensure that there are strong safeguarding procedures in place for vulnerable students accessing Alternative Provision with other providers. We seek applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role.

What the school offers its staff

As Principal of Outwood Academy Hindley, I am excited to advertise this role in our Academy which was judged to be “Good” in all areas by Ofsted. The report recognised our “culture of care” and the welcoming environment that you would be joining if you are a member of staff here. There was also recognition of the “strong emphasis on staff development.” If you are passionate about education and improving your practice, you are guaranteed to be given excellent CPD opportunities.

The working pattern for this role is Monday to Thursday, 8:00am until 4:00pm and Fridays 8:00am until 3:30pm.

We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.