Head of Learning

Birches Head Academy; Hanley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hanley is seeking a dedicated Head of Learning to join their team. This full-time, permanent role emphasizes delivering high-quality education and requires proven teaching experience in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,916 to £51,048 per annum, along with TLR2B. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified Teacher with experience in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Outstanding practitioner with a record of successful outcomes.
• Innovative teacher with enthusiasm and vision.

Responsibilities

• Be an outstanding practitioner with experience in teaching.
• Support the delivery of high-quality education.
• Contribute to the leadership of Learning.

Skills

Teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

Proven track record of successful outcomes

Passion for teaching and learning research

Leadership in educational settings

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

HEAD OF Learning
Required for January 2025
Permanent, Full Time

MPR1 - UPR3 (£32916 - £51048 per annum) plus TLR2B (£6066 per annum)

Birches Head Academy is part of the Frank Field Education Trust and we work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop. This is embodied in the FFET vision: 'Social Justice through Excellence in Education' and in the Academy motto: 'Aspire to be More'. Birches Head Academy is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly committed Teacher, and Head of Learning, to join our team and play a vital role in helping us to ensure our students receive a world-class education, thereby enabling each child to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Be an outstanding practitioner, experienced in teaching both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successful outcomes and delivering on plans.
• Teach with enthusiasm and vision, and be passionate about their subject and about teaching and learning research and practice.
• Contribute to the leadership of Learning at Birches Head Academy and support the delivery of high-quality education to enable every student to reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified and highly committed Teacher, with experience in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Outstanding practitioner with a record of successful outcomes and effective plan delivery.
• Innovative teacher with enthusiasm and vision, and a passion for their subject and for teaching and learning research and practice.
• Applications welcomed from Teachers of any subject discipline; applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs (NQTs) are invited.

Application details

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

Closing date for applications: Monday 20 October 2025 at 9am

Interviews to be held: w/c Monday 20 October.

For further information, including the recruitment pack and application form, please visit our website at: https://www.ffet.co.uk/join-our-team. Alternatively, you can contact the school for an information pack.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]

Birches Head Academy requires an application form to be completed in order to be considered for this role. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

Birches Head Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be requested prior to interview.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.