Learning Manager

Learning Manager
Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Pay: Up to £650 per week
Hours: Full Time

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About The Role

Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Learning Manager to join a successful and supportive secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people, removing barriers to learning and helping students achieve their full potential both academically and personally. As a Learning Manager, you will play a key role in monitoring and supporting students within an allocated year group, using data, intervention strategies and pastoral support to maximise student attainment, attendance and wellbeing. You will work closely with senior leaders, inclusion teams and external agencies to identify students who require additional support and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented effectively. The successful candidate will monitor academic progress, behaviour and attendance, using school systems to track students and identify early concerns. You will support students through targeted interventions, maintain accurate records, contribute to safeguarding processes and work collaboratively with families, colleagues and external professionals to provide the best possible support. You will build positive relationships with students, parents and staff, helping to create a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment. The role will involve supporting attendance initiatives, behaviour management processes, safeguarding procedures, student meetings and wider school activities, including events, trips and enrichment opportunities. This position would suit an experienced Learning Manager, Pastoral Support Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Inclusion Officer or someone with experience supporting young people within a school or educational setting. The successful candidate will be organised, resilient and confident working with students who may require additional pastoral or academic support.

About the School

The school is a welcoming and supportive secondary academy based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, with a strong commitment to placing students at the centre of everything it does. The academy has a clear focus on raising standards, transforming lives and creating a positive climate for learning where every young person is encouraged to achieve their full potential. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, pastoral support and student wellbeing, the school works hard to remove barriers to learning and ensure students receive the guidance and intervention they need to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to provide a safe, respectful and ambitious environment where students are supported academically, socially and personally. The academy delivers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to support students’ future pathways, while also providing enrichment opportunities that develop confidence, independence and wider life skills. The school values strong relationships between students, staff and families, creating a culture built around respect, responsibility and achievement. The school is easily accessible from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Nottingham and the surrounding Nottinghamshire areas.

Person Specification

To be considered for this role, candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:

• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a school or educational environment.
• Experience supporting young people and understanding the challenges they may face.
• The ability to provide effective pastoral support and guidance to students.
• Experience working with external agencies supporting vulnerable students and families.
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to identify and report concerns appropriately.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external professionals.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Experience using ICT systems, including Microsoft Office and school management information systems.
• The ability to analyse information, monitor progress and support targeted interventions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• The ability to remain calm and effective when working under pressure.
• A compassionate and supportive approach when working with students.
• A willingness and ability to undertake further training and professional development.
• A full enhanced DBS certificate.
• Completion of the Connex Education onboarding process.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll. 

• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies. 

• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals. 

• Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform. 

• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws. 

• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.  Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.