United Learning
ARC 24 Manager

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Accrington Academy has a strong local reputation and has been oversubscribed for several years. We are a successful school, where our staff and students thrive in a purposeful, ambitious, and supportive environment. We seek to provide outstanding education and bring out the best in everyone every single day.
We are incredibly proud to deliver a curriculum which combines powerful knowledge and outstanding examination results with Education with Character; an education which challenges, inspires, and excites our students and prepares them for the ups and downs of life. With this in mind, we provide a breadth of opportunities and experiences which seek to help our students become confident, well-rounded, and ambitious young adults. Our curriculum and enrichment programme are overflowing with opportunities to try something new and develop new skills.
The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with passionate staff who are willing to go the extra mile seeing and treating every student as an individual. The environment in which we work is modern and vibrant with first-class facilities. As one of the UK's largest and most respected multi-academy trusts, United Learning is committed to helping you thrive. We offer outstanding career development, personalized support, and a culture that truly values your contribution. We are always evolving our benefits to meet the changing needs of our staff and to remain one of the most rewarding places to work in education. Recent additions include a Health Cash Plan, which allows you to claim back the cost of private healthcare, covering everything from dental and optical care to physiotherapy and specialist consultations. We have also introduced a free Will writing service, giving you peace of mind for the future.
As a United Learning colleague, you will benefit from:
- Some of the most competitive salaries in the sector, with average pay around 5% above national scales.
- At least eight INSET days each year, including three dedicated to planning.
- Tailored professional development to support your career goals.
- Access to Westfield Rewards, offering discounts and cashback at hundreds of major retailers.
- Enhanced family leave benefits.
- A comprehensive Health Cash Plan to help cover everyday healthcare costs, reducing financial pressure while supporting your wellbeing.
- Discounts on gym memberships.
- A convenient car lease scheme.
- 24/7 access to a free and confidential employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support.
As an Accrington Academy colleague, you will also benefit from:
- A commitment to support you where possible with flexible working options which suit your lifestyle.
- At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you wish.
- Excellent facilities and resources, including an onsite gym and pool.
We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere for yourself. Accrington Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
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ARC 24 Manager
Location: Accrington
Salary: £29,778.00 (FTE), £25,695.00 (Actual) to £42,593.00 (FTE), £36,752.00 (Actual), United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale
Job Family: Pastoral and Student Welfare. Pay Band 3 (Professional)-plus any nationally agreed cost of living increase.
Contract: Term Time Only-39 weeks, 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 20th September 2026
Start Date: ASAP-Following satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, resilient, and highly motivated ARC 24 Manager to join our pastoral and behaviour team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in effectively managing our Accrington Reflect Centre (ARC), ensuring that students continue to receive high-quality educational provision alongside bespoke behavioural, pastoral, emotional, and social support. Working closely with Heads of Year, the Assistant Principal for Behaviour, the Senior Behaviour Manager, and wider pastoral colleagues, you will support students to reflect on their behaviour, remove barriers to learning, and successfully re-engage with their education.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people, has high expectations of behaviour and conduct, and believes that every student can achieve their full potential.
Main duties will include:
- Supervising ARC.
- Managing student behaviour through calm, positive, and consistent approaches.
- Supporting students' educational progress and behavioural reflection.
- Maintaining accurate records and registers.
- Working collaboratively with pastoral and SEND colleagues to improve outcomes for students.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to build positive relationships with young people while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.
- Have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to support students in reflecting on and improving their behaviour.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the pastoral, emotional, and social needs of secondary-aged students.
- Be highly organized, with the ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents/carers.
- Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and ensuring every student receives the support they need to succeed.
- Be a positive role model who consistently demonstrates and promotes our TEAMAA values.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively as part of a wider pastoral team.


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We are looking for:
- An individual with GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
- Someone with experience working within a school or educational setting and an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
- An individual with experience of supporting young people with behavioural, pastoral, or additional learning needs.
- Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring every student receives the best possible support and education.
- A highly motivated professional who demonstrates resilience, empathy, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Someone who is committed to maintaining high standards, promoting positive behaviour, and helping students overcome barriers to learning.
- A team player who is committed to the Academy's vision, values, and culture.
We can offer you:
- More pay: As part of United Learning, we pay an average of 5% above national scales the best rates of pay in the sector. We offer access to a health cash plan which gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP. Access to 250 employee benefits through Westfield Rewards, saving you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemes, and more.
- More time: All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days giving you eight in total); At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.
- More support: We provide high-quality training and development for every stage in your career; Every staff member benefits from a personal development plan to support your progression and aspirations; We give you access to a high-quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers; We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and supporting them to achieve success both academically and personally.
If you would like to arrange a tour of the Academy or have any questions about the role, please contact the Principal's PA, Sandra Chadburn, on
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