Director Of Learning - IT Specialism

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking secondary school in Birmingham seeks a passionate Director of Learning - Vocational Offer to lead the strategic development of vocational education with a focus on Information Technology. This full-time permanent role offers the opportunity to influence whole-school impact, supported by a collaborative leadership team dedicated to professional development.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for professional development

Impact on vocational provision growth

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree are essential.
• Experience in teaching IT at GCSE and A-Level is desirable.
• Strong track record in raising attainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of vocational subject teachers.
• Oversee IT curriculum design, delivery, and quality assurance.
• Drive high standards in teaching and student achievement.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Planning

Teaching (IT)

Performance Data Management

Commitment to Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant Degree

Job description

Director of Learning - Vocational Offer (IT Specialism)
Small Heath
Start Date: September 2025
Full-Time Permanent Leadership Pay Scale

A forward-thinking secondary school is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Learning - Vocational Offer to lead the strategic development of vocational education, with a key focus on Information Technology across KS3-KS5.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead and manage a team of vocational subject teachers

-Oversee curriculum design, delivery, and quality assurance in IT and vocational subjects

-Drive high standards in teaching, learning, and student achievement

-Plan and deliver intervention and enrichment programmes

Act as the Quality Nominee for the vocational curriculum

-Support departmental staff development and training

Requirements:

-Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree

-Experience teaching IT (GCSE essential, A-Level desirable)

-Strong track record of raising attainment

-Leadership experience within a school setting

-Ability to manage staff, curriculum planning, and performance data

-Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding

Why Apply?

-Strategic leadership opportunity with whole-school impact

-Supportive leadership team and professional development focus

-Opportunity to shape and grow a vocational provision

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.