Lead Learning Manager

37 hours per week, 39 weeks (pro rata)

Temporary until August 2026 

Outwood Academy Ripon has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Learning Manager. You will be required to support learning through the use of data, strategic intervention and monitoring to maximise student attainment.

You must have the ability to work with students and have a real interest in the issues faced by the students. You will monitor and support all students in the year group, both academically and behaviourally. You will work closely with the Inclusion Co-coordinator and the Leadership Team on improving student behaviour, attendance and outcomes. Day to day, you will work with students to help them to be the best they can be. In addition as Lead Learning Manager there will be further responsibility as stated in the job description such as; acting as the Safeguarding Deputy Designated Lead dependent upon the needs of the academy, to act as the Child Protection strategic and operational lead in relation to all child protection issues dependent upon the needs of the academy, to maintain all records pertaining to child protection issues, actions and resolutions, to support as the Looked After Children Co-ordinator (SLT), working closely with the Local Authority LAC Team and to ensure all TPEPs/EPEPs are completed and quality assured within the Local Authority LAC timelines. 

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. Please view the separate job descriptions and person specifications for detailed information. 

To view the full job description for Lead Learning Manager, please click here.

To view the person specification for Lead Learning Manager, which you should use when completing your application, please click here.

Outwood Recruitment Brochure Jan 2024.

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If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Mr Dave O'Brien, Vice Principal, email address is d.obrien@ripon.outwood.com who will be pleased to tell you more, either by email or telephone, and we would be delighted to welcome you on a visit if you would like to see us in person. 

You must have the qualifications as per our person specification. These must be listed on your application and certificates must be provided at interview. Please also ensure your employment and education history is listed in chronological order with any gaps explained.

Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Rachel Donohue

We are proud that Outwood Academy Ripon is rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. We are an 11-16 academy based in the cathedral city of Ripon, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the magnificent Studley Royal Deer Park, including the well-preserved Cistercian Fountains Abbey. Our success is one of the most impressive in North Yorkshire, and we have been recognised for our consistently excellent outcomes in progress and attainment.

Judged as Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in 2024, the inspection stated that “Pupils are supported by caring staff who know them well”, “Pupils know that learning is important and apply themselves diligently to their work” and noted that ”the relationships between staff and students are very strong and behaviour around the academy is of a high standard". 

We aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience. Our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in english & maths GCSEs, and we have won numerous awards as a school including the Carnegie Mental Health Silver Award, Anti-Bullying Alliance Bronze Award and being accredited with the prestigious IQM Centre of Excellence status, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us.

Put simply, we take pride in serving the local community, ensuring everyone has a right to learn. 

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 6 June 2025.

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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.