Learning Manager (HLTA)
- Employer: St Helens Borough Council
- Reference: 000954
- Published: Tue 11/11/2025, 19:01 PM
- Closing on: Wed 26/11/2025, 0:00 AM
- Working Pattern: To be confirmed
- Hours: To be confirmed
- Salary: £29617.87 - £31695.49 per annum
- DBS Check: No
- Workplace: On-Site
- Location: To be confirmed
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Learning Manager (HLTA)
Inspire. Educate. Empower.
As part of our exciting expansion Rectory CE Primary School is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious Learning Manager (HLTA) + SEN who strives for excellence to join our brand new Orchard Specialist Provision with a friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.
The Orchard opened in September 2025 as a satellite of our well-established Rectory Specialist Provision for children with autism. It will offer a nurturing and structured learning environment for 32 children across four specialist classrooms. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new and inspiring setting.
The post is ideally suited to a candidate with previous experience of this role with experience across the primary phases.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for teaching and learning
- Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
- Is committed to ensuring the highest standards and achieving the best outcomes for all
- Embraces creativity and innovation in the classroom
- Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life
The successful candidate must be committed to embedding and promoting the Christian ethos of the school, forming positive relationships with children, staff, parents, governors, and the local community whilst maintaining high standards and expectations for all.
Working at Rectory Primary School
Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.
Our school family and local community are proud of our school, which is underpinned by our Christian values. We are committed to ensuring that school offers an excellent education for our children. Our children, staff and governors are a wonderful team. The staff work hard, and a new member to our school family needs to also share our determination to do our very best and to support all children to achieve in an environment where they feel safe and supported. In return, we would offer all the support and training necessary to help the successful candidate to fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions. We offer a culture of camaraderie between all staff with relationships built upon trust and understanding. On top of this, joy and laughter are present in everyday school life.
At Rectory, ‘God is our Strength’ and is at the heart of how we live. We are a caring and nurturing school community, where everyone can feel safe and happy, have somewhere they are proud to belong to and strive for the best for themselves and each other.
Our staff enjoy:
- A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared
- The rewarding experience of seeing students grow, succeed, and develop confidence
- Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development
- The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our students
- A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect
At Rectory Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.
Come join us and help shape something exceptional where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares, and where every child is understood, celebrated and supported to thrive.
Rectory Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For more information regarding this role, please contact rectory@sthelens.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 27th November 2025
Interviews: Monday 1st December 2025
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.