What skills and experience we're looking for
Outwood Academy Kirkhamgate are seeking a focused, organised and passionate individual to work in a dual role as a Safeguarding and Attendance Officer & Learning Manager within the academy. This is a rewarding role where you will support learning through the use of data, strategic intervention and monitoring in order to maximise student attainment and encourage pupils to become independent learners. As Learning Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring students academic and behavioural progress. This will involve identifying any children that may need intervention and recognising any barriers for learning. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all safeguarding procedures are in place and will be a key liaison point between a range of agencies and the academy.
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Academy Kirkhamgate is on the outskirts of the Cathedral City of Wakefield and is currently rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.
Outwood Academy Kirkhamgate joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2013. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is 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 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.