21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Term time: This is a permanent appointment which is subject to a 6-month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week, term time only including training days. Holidays cannot be taken during term time. The working pattern is Monday – Thursday 7:30am to 3.15pm and Friday, 7:30am to 3.00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

£27,421- £29,787

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a confident and adaptable professional looking for a rewarding role in education? Are you passionate about supporting students' learning and maintaining high standards in the classroom? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then this role could be for you!

We are seeking a skilled and personable Learning Manager to join our committed team at Alder Community High School. This is a key role in ensuring continuity of learning when teachers are absent, supporting our students to stay focused and engaged, and maintaining a positive learning environment across the school.

Working as part of our dedicated teaching and support team, you will supervise classes across different subjects and year groups, delivering pre-prepared lessons and activities. You will provide excellent classroom management, support student behaviour and welfare, and handle a wide range of learning situations. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records of student attendance and behaviour, managing classroom dynamics effectively, and helping to create a safe, productive and respectful learning environment for our whole school community.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:

✅ The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.

✅ High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.

✅ An extensive package of CPD.

✅ A stimulating and friendly working environment.

✅ Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.

✅ Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.

✅ Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.

✅ Breakfast provided on INSET days.

✅Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.

✅ Local government pension scheme.

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Get in touch to arrange a visit

For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact recruitment@alderchs.uk or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.

Safeguarding is central to everything we do

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.

Applications should be completed and submitted online via the DfE Teaching Vacancies portal by 9am on Monday 16th November.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
overseas
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Alder Community High School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
912 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
c.hood@alderchs.uk
Phone number
0161 368 5132

Alder Community High School is a popular oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester, close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.

Arranging a visit to Alder Community High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.hood@alderchs.uk.

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