Lead Learning Manager
Outwood Academy Hemsworth – 11‑18 Academy in Hemsworth, West Yorkshire. Start Date: 1 September 2026. Salary: £32,536.98 – £35,433.40. Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus 5 days.
Responsibilities
You will provide strategic and operational leadership for child protection and student welfare, often acting as the Safeguarding Deputy Designated Lead and maintaining all child protection records. A core function is the formal supervision and management of the Learning Manager team, ensuring effective tracking and intervention utilizing the MIS system and Praising Stars. You will lead on promoting student positive mental health and manage multi‑agency case work, including undertaking referrals, recording safeguarding incidents, and chairing meetings such as Team Around the Child. You will also support readmission meetings and provide emergency support across the academy via the internal radio system.
Qualifications
* Safeguarding Level 3. Willingness to complete Level 3 safeguarding supervision training and Mental Health First Aid training within the first six months.
* Significant experience managing and leading teams, extensive knowledge of issues affecting young people and mental health within a school setting.
* Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, utilize multiple school software systems, and chair and manage meetings effectively.
* A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
* Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays for non‑term‑time staff (pro‑rata for part‑time).
* Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Application and Legal
We reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date or sooner if required. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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