Knowledge, Experience and Training - Learning Support Manager
Essential:
Educated to A level (or equivalent)
GCSEs in English, mathematics and science to grade C or higher
Experience of working as part of a team and build positive working relationships
Good ICT skills to support teaching and learning, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and experience of office technology
Ability to manage whole groups of students within a classroom setting
Ability to manage groups of students and motivate them to ensure they are using their independent study time effectively
Have excellent organisational and time management skills and be able to prioritise workload
Be able to support students with their time management and monitor completion of tasks effectively
Have an understanding of how to support students of all abilities both academically and pastorally
Commitment to the safeguarding of children and understand safeguarding procedures - have a willingness to work with the DSLs to promote safeguarding across all year groups
Be willing to undertake further, relevant training
Be adaptable and flexible with a good sense of humour
Be positive and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times and be a role model for others
Have effective communication skills with a variety of audiences, both orally and in writing
Be calm, patient and reflective
Be sympathetic to the needs of all young people
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Have a natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’
Desirable:
Have a good Honours degree
Have experience of working in a secondary school
Knowledge of Arbor and Cura or CPOMS
Be first aid trained
Understand the principles of child development and learning processes