Job Description

Learning Manager - Secondary School (Barnsley)
Start: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Contract: Supply / Long-term Supply

Tradewind Recruitment are working closely with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Barnsley who are looking to appoint a Learning Manager to start as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate professional who is passionate about supporting pupils' behaviour, engagement and academic progress.

The Role

As a Learning Manager, you will play a key role in supporting students throughout the school day by:

  • Working with pupils to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning

  • Supporting students both in and out of the classroom

  • Acting as a mentor and positive role model

  • Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders

  • Helping to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes

This role would suit someone with experience in behaviour support, pastoral work, youth work, teaching assistance, or a similar educational support role.

Why Work on Supply with Tradewind Recruitment?

Working on supply offers flexibility, variety, and a fantastic way to build experience while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits include:

  • Flexible working - choose assignments that fit around you

  • Try before you commit - ideal if you're exploring long-term or permanent roles

  • Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

  • Local work in Barnsley and surrounding areas

  • Dedicated consultant support - we work around your needs

  • Free CPD and training to support your career development

Many of our supply staff go on to secure long-term or permanent roles through schools they are placed in.

Requirements

  • Experience working with young people (education, youth work, or pastoral background)

  • Strong behaviour management and communication skills

  • A positive, resilient, and proactive approach

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

If you're a Learning Manager or pastoral professional looking for an ASAP start in a supportive Barnsley school, we'd love to hear from you. For more information please contact Ben Pearne on 01142870650 or email benjamin.pearne@twrecruitment.com.