Return to Learn Manager

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,622.00 Annually (Actual)

Return to Learn Manager job summary

Blessed George Napier is a popular, over-subscribed, Catholic School in Banbury with an excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.

“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school… enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their physical and mental well-being… and study an ambitious curriculum.” Latest Ofsted report

An exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference for our young people

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and resilient Return to Learn Manager to lead our new Return-to-Learn provision. You will be experienced, compassionate, and resilient in leading our provision and able to support pupils who are dysregulated or experiencing barriers to learning.

You will provide a calm, nurturing environment where pupils can regulate, reflect, learn and successfully reintegrate into lessons, using restorative, relational and trauma-informed approaches.

Working closely with our Behaviour & Inclusion, Pastoral, SEND and Safeguarding teams, you will support pupils through de-escalation, restorative conversations, targeted learning and effective reintegration planning.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with young people presenting challenging behaviour or emotional dysregulation, with strong de-escalation, restorative and communication skills, and a good understanding of SEND.

Above all, you will share our commitment to our Catholic ethos and Gospel values of Respect, Compassion, Truth, Service and Forgiveness.

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and re-engage positively with learning, we would love to hear from you.

Our people are at the heart of our success and in return we can offer:

• Work with a values-led and supportive team
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Genuine commitment to employee health and wellbeing, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to education staff discount schemes
• The opportunity to support the wider school life such as trips abroad, drama performances, our student and staff choir and after school sporting activities

All applicants must be able to demonstrate an empathy for, and understanding of, the Catholic Christian ethos of the school.

If you have any questions or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our HR department: hr@bgn.oxon.sch.uk or call us on 01295 264216

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

BGN IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES.
WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. THIS POST WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 943 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blessed-george-napier-catholic-school-and-sixth-form

Blessed George Napier is the only Catholic Secondary School in North Oxfordshire and are held in high regard across the Archdiocese of Birmingham. We are popular, over-subscribed, with an
excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.

“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school …. enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their
physical and mental well-being …. and study an ambitious curriculum.”

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