Learning Manager - Student Support at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Normanton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

5352.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student Support, Data Monitoring, Strategic Intervention, Behavior Management, Attendance Improvement, Case Management, Collaboration, Organization, Communication, Confidentiality, Initiative, Leadership

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Role: Temporary Learning Manager Academy: Outwood Academy Freeston Start Date: 19/10/2026 Salary: (Actual Salary): £5180 - £5352 per annum Working Pattern: 7.5 Hours Per Week, (Tuesday), Term Time only plus 1 day Are you ready to be a champion for student success? Join us as a Learning Manager, where you will play a critical role in nurturing student potential by focusing on welfare, strategic intervention, and data-driven monitoring. This position is perfect for someone passionate about removing academic and behavioral barriers to learning, ensuring all students thrive in a supportive educational setting, and effectively managing complex student cases in collaboration with external agencies. We are offering a one-day temporary role for someone looking to gain practical experience as a Learning Manager. This is a great way to see what the role involves day-to-day. If you are looking to build your confidence and understand the core responsibilities of a Learning Manager this would be a good development opportunity. The role is temporary to start 19th October 2026 to 31st August 2027. As a Learning Manager you will be required to support your designated year group and their learning through the use of data, strategic intervention and monitoring in order to maximise student attainment. You will monitor all students in the year group, both academically and with behavioural issues. You will work closely with the Inclusion Team and the Vice Principal for Deep Support on improving student behaviour, attendance and outcomes. Day to day you will be working with students to help them to be the best they can be. You will utilise the Academy’s systems in order to track and intervene with serial internal truants or students who are consistently late for lessons. Your role will have emphasis on intervention and student tracking throughout the day using the Academy’s “Praising Stars” system. You will attend case conferences and other meetings regarding students in your year alongside preparing referrals and reports for those students identified as needing intervention. The successful candidate must be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise work and ensure that strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on your own initiative and be able to lead by example are essential. You will be required to deal with students, parents and outside agencies in a professional, prompt and confidential manner. Closing date for applications is Friday 20th February 2026 Welcome from the Principal: I am very excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Freeston, where you will receive a family-centered, warm, and positive welcome. Our academy is located conveniently in the heart of Normanton, one of the five towns of Wakefield. As a family, we support and challenge ourselves to be the very best for every young person in our care, preparing them to be excellent citizens with the options to pursue any future they choose. Our roots are important: we are privileged to be supported by The Normanton Freeston Foundation, which provides financial support to help our academy and students thrive—a legacy dating back to 1594. We are proud to be part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, passionately sharing the belief in raising standards and transforming lives. Our staff is committed to making a positive, sustained difference for our students, their families, and our community. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passionate vision. If you share this commitment, please get in touch. To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click Here If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Lisa Habgood, HR Assistant at l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance: Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis) Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now. Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Responsibilities

The Learning Manager will support a designated year group by monitoring academic performance and behavioral issues, utilizing data for strategic interventions. The role involves collaboration with the Inclusion Team and attending case conferences to improve student outcomes.