Learning Manager

Post: Learning Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 5, SCP 16 - 18 (£30,518.00 - £31,537.00 FTE, £28,346.00 - £29,292.00 pro rata)

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Full Time (37 hours, 41 working weeks, 48.299 paid weeks)
Base: The Grangefield Academy, Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton on Tees, TS18 4LE

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Manager to join our team. This is a rewarding role supporting students to achieve their full potential by promoting high standards of attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and academic progress.

Working closely with pastoral, safeguarding and teaching staff, you will build positive relationships with students and families, provide targeted support where needed, and contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and aspirational learning environment. You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of students and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/202613?aisId=12&rmId=3354

For more information, please contact Nicola Butler (Business Manager) on [email protected] or Judith Simpson (Business Services Assistant) on [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 8am

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,346.00-£29,292.00 per year

Work Location: In person