Job overview
Do you have a passion for supporting students Literacy skills? Do you have experience delivering 1 to 1 or small group English Interventions?
New Directions are seeking to appoint Learning Resource Manager to work in a Secondary school in Altrincham. The role is a permanent position starting in September on a full time basis offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning, literacy, and personal development.
Duties of the Learning Resource Manager
- Lead and develop our Learning Resource Centre, ensuring it remains a vibrant, innovative, and future-focused centre for reading, research, and independent learning.
- To support the English Lead Practitioner with reading interventions across the school with the delivery of targeted reading intervention and support programmes to improve pupils’ reading confidence, fluency, and comprehension.
- Maintain a well‑organised, welcoming, and purposeful learning environment through effective library management, including cataloguing, stock control, and the implementation of engaging literacy initiatives.
- Champion reading across the school, working with staff and students to embed a culture in which reading is valued, celebrated, and enjoyed by all.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Learning Resource Centre, identifying opportunities to enhance, modernise, and future‑proof its services to meet the evolving needs of the school community.
Learning resource manager must
- Have experience of working with young people, ideally within an educational, library, or youth‑focused setting.
- Demonstrate the ability to create a forward‑thinking and engaging learning environment, using innovative approaches and collaborative practice to enhance pupil engagement, achievement, and wellbeing.
- Be highly reliable, professional, and adaptable, with excellent punctuality and attendance.
- Possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Learning Resource Manager in Manchester employer: New Directions Holdings Limited
New Directions Holdings Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff while making a significant impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Located in Knowsley, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration among educators and professionals, offering continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values meaningful contributions and creates a nurturing environment for both employees and students alike.
Contact Details:
New Directions Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
