Assistant Subject Improvement Lead (English)

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an outstanding individual to join their team as an Assistant English School Improvement Lead. This role involves enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in English across multiple secondary schools, focusing on curriculum development and effective intervention strategies. With a commitment to securing life-changing outcomes for young people in disadvantaged communities, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. The organization values professional development and offers various rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and healthcare plans. If you are passionate about education and eager to drive improvements, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Pension Schemes

Generous Holiday Entitlements

Healthcare Cash Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of AQA specification in GCSE English Language and Literature.
• Experience of delivering outstanding results as a subject leader.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality of teaching and learning in English across secondary schools.
• Coordinate and support curriculum intent and implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Coaching

Intervention Program Development

Education

English Degree

Qualified Teacher Status

National Professional Qualification (NPQ)

Job description

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to join a team that provides outstanding leadership, strategic direction and support to some of the best schools in the country? Do you want to play your part in delivering outstanding learning and teaching to young people in disadvantaged communities? If so, joining the Star team might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Star Central

Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.

The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual to work alongside the English Improvement Lead. As a team they will improve the quality of teaching, learning, curriculum and intervention in English across the Trust’s secondary schools, through embedding best practice and building capacity in line with the Trust’s policies and frameworks.

The successful candidate will help drive improvements in English attainment across all our schools, by skilfully co-ordinating and supporting both curriculum intent and implementation in English at designated schools. They would also lead the development and successful implementation of the Trust’s Reading Strategy.

As Assistant English School Improvement Lead, you would be deployed across our schools located in five key regions: Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, and London.

You will have:

• An English degree along with Qualified Teacher Status.
• A National Professional Qualification (NPQ) in middle or senior leadership.
• An in-depth knowledge of the AQA specification in GCSE English Language and Literature.
• Experience of delivering outstanding results consistently and a track record of improving results as a subject leader.
• Experience of developing and delivering high impact intervention programmes.
• An ability to analyse assessment data and use it effectively to identify and close gaps in learning.
• Successfully delivered training and coaching for English teachers.
• A passion for securing life-changing outcomes for young people in disadvantaged communities.

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy . With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits , including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Star Central by calling 0330 313 9800.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday, 05 May 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: Monday, 1 September 2025.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.