Teacher of Science

Jobtrain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Star King Solomon Academy is seeking an outstanding teacher to join a high-performing school in central Birmingham. The successful candidate will deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning for pupils aged 4 to 16 within a faith-based, values-driven environment.

You will demonstrate a track record of improving pupil outcomes, work well in a team, and bring strong organisational skills and motivation to support both pupils and colleagues within Star Academies.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a degree-level qualification and QTS.
• Ability to teach to GCSE standard is essential.
• Experience delivering outstanding attainment and achievement over time.
• Experience with innovation and creativity to engage and progress learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning.
• Demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils.
• Be a committed team player with excellent organisational skills and ability to motivate pupils and peers.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

GCSE teaching

Raising attainment

Innovative teaching

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

About Star Academies

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.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Proposed Start Date: Friday 01 January 2027 or sooner.

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.