Subject Improvement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Star Academies Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Subject Improvement Lead for Humanities. This is an exciting opportunity to drive improved attainment in humanities subjects across our secondary schools, through embedding best practice and building capacity in line with our policies and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement effective strategies to improve teaching, learning, and curriculum in humanities subjects across our secondary schools.
  • Collaborate with school leaders and subject leaders to build capacity and embed best practice in humanities subjects.
  • Analyze assessment data to identify and close gaps in learning, and develop targeted interventions to support student progress.
  • Design and deliver high-impact training and coaching programs for humanities teachers to improve their skills and knowledge.
  • Work closely with our schools to develop and implement effective curriculum designs and pedagogical approaches in humanities subjects.
Requirements
  • A degree in a humanities subject, along with Qualified Teacher Status.
  • A national professional qualification (NPQ) in middle or senior leadership.
  • An in-depth knowledge of exam specifications in humanities subjects.
  • Experience of delivering outstanding results consistently and a track record of improving results as a humanities subject leader.
  • Experience of developing and delivering high-impact intervention programs.
  • The ability to analyze assessment data and use it effectively to identify and close gaps in learning.
  • Successfully delivered training and coaching for humanities teachers.
  • Passion for securing life-changing outcomes for young people in disadvantaged communities.
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 organization 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.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters the growth and development of our employees. Our comprehensive training and development programs are designed to help our staff achieve their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to our organization.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, healthcare cash plans, and a range of other benefits. If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about improving education outcomes for young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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