Learning Manager

SCP 20 £32,597 pa, full time equivalent

36.66 hours per week / term time plus one week

Actual salary pro rata: £27,914 to £28,799 pa, depending on length of service.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Manager to join our Academy team and provide classroom cover for short term absences by delivering pre-planned lessons. This is a vital role at the Academy and will make a positive difference to the continuity of education for our students.

This post will suit either those looking to build upon existing experience or who are considering a career in education / teaching and wish to gain valuable classroom experience. Many of our previous postholders have progressed to teaching careers.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Can deliver high quality cover lessons in which students can learn and make progress, using the cover work provided.
• Are a role model for high standards.
• Have excellent communication and organization skills.
• Have a flexible and ‘can-do’ approach to work.
• Work both collaboratively and on their own initiative.

Working for St Anne’s means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside St Anne’s Academy the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service.
• Convenient location with access to motorway networks (a 2-minute drive from Junction 19 of the M62), and with buses and trams close by.

St Anne’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust.
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the job details’ documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

For further details including how to apply please click on this link: Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 29^th June 2026

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications.

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.