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Learning Manager (Head of Year)
Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
Start Date: Immediately
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:40am – 4:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only until the end of the academic year
Pay: Competitive, depending on experience, from £115 per day
GSL Education are working with a friendly and inclusive secondary school in the Boroughbridge area of York, to appoint a Learning Manager (Head of Year) to start as soon as possible. This is a non-teaching, pastoral support role covering long-term staff absence, and will continue until the end of the academic year.
About the Role as a Learning Manager:
- Non-teaching position, focused on supporting student behaviour and wellbeing.
- Managing a year group and working closely with form tutors, pastoral staff, and senior leaders.
- Implementing positive behaviour reinforcement strategies.
- Providing support to students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and other additional support needs.
- Liaising with parents, external agencies, and school staff to ensure a cohesive approach to student progress and welfare.
About the School:
This welcoming and inclusive secondary school is committed to supporting all students, particularly those with additional needs or facing barriers to learning. With a strong emphasis on community and personal development, the school places high value on pastoral care and encourages all staff to contribute positively to the school environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have school-based experience, ideally in a pastoral or behaviour-focused role.
- Be confident managing behaviour across key stages 3 and 4, including challenging situations.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of working with students with SEMH needs.
- Be calm, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with young people.
- Have a proactive and solution-focused approach to pastoral issues.
- Possess excellent communication skills for engaging with students, staff, and parents/carers.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive rates of pay – paid to scale from day one of your assignment.
- Access to long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities across North Yorkshire.
- Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
- Opportunities for CPD and behaviour management training.
- Work with a trusted education agency that puts safeguarding and candidate wellbeing at the heart of its service.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and experienced in managing behaviour and pastoral care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for the position of Learning Manager in York, North Yorkshire, by contacting Kerry Fowler at GSL Education or by uploading your up-to-date CV via the application link.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including a relevant enhanced DBS.
