Learning Manager
Vale of York Academy
York
- £3,274 - £35,014 per year
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £37,280 to £39,862 (Grade J, Scale Points 26-29)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2026
- Apply by:
- 13 June 2026
Job overview
The post holder will lead, manage, and support the pastoral and academic development of a designated Year, House or other defined group of students, ensuring high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality, and student welfare. The role aims to foster a safe, inclusive, and aspirational environment in line with the school’s ethos and Trust values, promoting the personal development and progress of every student.
Operating in a dynamic school environment, the role requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills to support the delivery of effective pastoral care and ensure a positive school culture. Flexibility, visibility, and a proactive approach are essential to successfully meet the needs of students and the wider school community.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only (including training days) plus 1 week
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Vice Principal
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
Heartwood Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
About Vale of York Academy
- Vale of York Academy
- Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York
- North Yorkshire
- YO30 6ZS
- United Kingdom
Vale of York Academy is one of many Heartwood Learning Trust secondary schools. Vale of York has undergone a period of transformation and rapid improvement since joining the Trust in 2017. This is an exciting time for the academy and will be an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educational professional to join the team. This is a great career opportunity, a chance to work in a close knit community but with extensive opportunities for professional development across the Trust as a whole.
Vale of York is an 11-16 comprehensive school which serves a mixed catchment extending from the City Centre of York to the satellite village of Skelton on the northern edge of the City. The academy is over-subscribed; it has a growing population of more than 600 students who enter the school with attainment at around national averages, but with an increasing number of high attainers and gifted and talented pupils. Our commitment to every child is absolute and we strive to meet the needs of all our pupils whether they are capable of achieving ten Grade 9’s at GCSE or require the support of a full time teaching assistant or individual package of learning in order to reach their full potential. We believe that Vale of York should be the first choice school for every student in our immediate catchment and that we have an important role in transforming the lives of all our young people and their community.
Vale of York is a community school which expects each individual to be their very best by accepting personal responsibility and always striving to do better. These expectations extend far beyond learning. We expect the highest standards of behaviour, creating an environment where students feel safe, sanctions are applied fairly and positive contributions are recognised and rewarded. We have a strong commitment to the personal development of your young people, which we believe enables them to responsible citizens who go on to play their part in improving their community.
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