Director of Learning for English

The Star; Saltley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Director of Learning for English at Star King Solomon Academy in Birmingham. The role leads the English faculty to raise standards and pupil outcomes, with a focus on curriculum development and middle leadership responsibilities.

You will be a strong team player, capable of driving collaborative improvement across the school network, joining Star Academies' mission to deliver high-quality, faith-informed education.

Job description

Director of Learning English

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Birmingham, B7 4AA
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 29 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a Director of Learning for English with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you'll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

About Star King Solomon Academy

Star King Solomon Academy is an all-through Christian faith school for 4 to 16 year olds in central Birmingham. In addition to serving Christian children and families, the school welcomes children of all faiths and beliefs. We joined Star Academies in 2024 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. Rooted in our Christian values, we provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum complemented by a rich and diverse leadership programme. This approach nurtures character development and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.