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Learning Coach - Humanities

North Oxfordshire Academy · Banbury · Oxfordshire

Job description

🌟 Join Our Humanities Team as a Learning Coach

Are you passionate about empowering young minds through the humanities? We’re seeking a dedicated and empathetic Learning Coach to join our dynamic academy, working closely with the Humanities Department to support students with diverse learning needs, emotional and behavioural challenges, and those who may feel disengaged or isolated.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students thrive academically and socially—particularly through subjects such as History, Geography & Religious Studies. You’ll collaborate with our SENDCo, Senior Leadership Team, and humanities teachers to deliver targeted interventions and nurture student growth.

📚 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to develop literacy, critical thinking, and social skill
  • Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies within humanities lesson
  • Delivering personalised learning activities and nurture-based support tailored to humanities topics
  • Collaborating with humanities teachers and external professionals to implement Individual Education Plans
  • Supervising students during lunch and academy activities
  • Encouraging positive behaviour, curiosity, discussion, and respectful debate in humanities learning environments

💡 What We’re Looking For:

  • A compassionate and resilient individual with a genuine interest in inclusive humanities education
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with students and families
  • Understanding of behaviour management strategies and SEND support
  • Willingness to undertake CPD and specialist training, particularly in supporting humanities learning
  • A team player who contributes positively to school life and ethos

📌 Role Details:

  • Salary: £19,232 per annum
  • Term-time only: 32.5 hours per week
  • Working hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
  • Permanent contract
  • Local Government Pension Scheme

🎁 Additional Benefits:

  • Access to 250+ exclusive perks including wellness classes, shopping discounts, and dining offers
  • Tailored CPD opportunities to support your growth in humanities education
  • Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefit
  • Free confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health Cash Plan for essential medical expenses
  • Free on-site parking
  • One guaranteed paid personal day each year

If you’re ready to inspire, support, and empower students through the humanities, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now

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About this school

North Oxfordshire Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Not rated
Pupils
1,023
Avg teacher salary
£50,788
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.8:1
Academy trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UD

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Salary
£19,382.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
7 June 2026
Closing date
21 June 2026

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