FAQs

Star Academies is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). A MAT is a single entity established to undertake a strategic collaboration to improve and maintain high educational standards across a number of schools. A group of schools form a single MAT that has overarching responsibility for their governance. The MAT is accountable for the performance of each school in the group, although each can still have their own Governing Body, which operates subject to delegation of power from the MAT. A master funding agreement with the MAT, and supplemental funding agreements with each individual school, is signed by the Secretary of State for Education.

Star Academies is committed to offering national terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions document (“STPCD”), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) or the NJC Green Book (for Support Staff). This commitment is protected via a Recognition and Collective Agreement between Star and the national Trade Unions and Professional Associations. All contracted members of staff will be automatically enrolled into either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme (whichever is appropriate). You don’t pay tax or national insurance on your contributions, and Star adds a generous employer contribution.

  • High expectations – Star creates a culture of high aspirations and sets ambitious targets for every pupil.
  • A high-powered, knowledge-based academic curriculum – Star’s curriculum is broad and balanced with an emphasis on academic success.
  • Carefully focused traditional teaching, rigorous tracking and personalised intervention – Star believe in good teachers, with good subject knowledge, who deliver intricately planned lessons. We closely monitor progress, providing personalised ‘catch-up’ activities to ensure pupils meet their potential.
  • Highly qualified staff that are motivated, well-trained and using cutting-edge research – Star Academies provide extensive training and professional development opportunities to ensure staff deliver the very best outcomes for pupils.
  • A rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action – every Star school adopts a Leadership Specialism designed to equip pupils to become the leaders of tomorrow in whatever field they choose to pursue.

Our schools work together as Star Partnerships in five cluster areas – Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, the Midlands and London. Schools within the Partnerships collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our pupils.
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We are committed to developing the next generation of teachers, managers and leaders in our own schools and throughout the school system. We offer clearly-defined pathways to success for teaching and non-teaching staff alike. We aim to create an environment where all our staff can grow and succeed. Star Institute, our training and development arm, was set up specifically to champion the professional and personal development of our workforce. The Institute offers a range of accredited CPD opportunities, nationally-recognised qualifications and coaching programmes for staff at all levels and from all disciplines, ranging from apprenticeships to national leadership qualifications. Read more about or learning and development.

If you can’t find any live vacancies that match your skill set, you can set up job alerts on our careers site. Each time we post a new vacancy that meets your search criteria, you’ll receive an email alert. You can update your search criteria or change your alerts at any time. Set up a job alert here.

If you’re considering a career in teaching, the Star initial teacher training programmes, delivered through Star Institute, provide industry-leading pathways into teaching. Our Star Teachers programme provides a number of accredited routes in secondary and primary teaching that lead to Qualified Teacher Status. As a Star Teacher graduate, we will work with you to secure a role in our growing network of outstanding Star schools where you can enjoy a range of enhanced benefits and outstanding training and development opportunities. To find out more visit Star Institute.

Star Academies operates a preferred supplier list for temporary staff, in both teaching and support roles. If you wish to work with us on a temporary basis, please register your interest with any of the following agencies:

  • Academic Appointments
  • Academics
  • Affinity Workforce Solution (trading as Monarch Education)
  • Aspire People
  • Axcis Education
  • Career Teachers
  • Choice Teachers
  • Connex Education
  • Engage Education
  • GSL Education
  • Hays Education
  • Horizon Teachers
  • Just Teachers
  • Now Education
  • Opogo
  • Principal Resourcing
  • Randstad Education
  • Reed Specialist Recruitment
  • Simply Education
  • Smile Education
  • Teaching Personnel
  • Veritas Education Recruitment
  • Vida Education
  • Vision for Education
  • Zen Educate
  • Zest Education

Applying for a role

No. Star Academies is committed to the principles of Safer Recruitment. This means we don’t accept CVs as a form of application.

There is no option to attach documents to your application form, but you may choose to include some of the information from your CV or covering letter in your application.

Yes. There are many Star schools across the country and you may be interested in more than one vacancy. You are welcome to apply to any vacancy you feel you meet the criteria for.

All applications that are submitted will be kept in our system for a 6-month period. During this time, you can access previous applications and copy information into a new application form.

No. You can start an application at any time, save it, and return to complete it whenever you’re ready.

If you decide not to complete your application in one session, you should make a note of the vacancy closing date. An application form must be complete and submitted before the closing date for your application to be valid. Applications cannot be accepted following the closing date of a vacancy.

The application form is your opportunity to really showcase your skills and show us how you meet the criteria for the post.

All genuine Star Academies vacancies are advertised on our website at www.jobtrain.co.uk/starcareers

If you are unsure whether a Star Academies vacancy is genuine or not, please email the Star Recruitment Team at recruitment@staracademies.org.

We encourage you to write original supporting information based upon your key experience, abilities and skills to evidence your suitability for the vacancy. When filling out the application form there are two types of information we require as standard:

  1. Personal information

For example, your personal and contact details, employment history and qualifications to date.

  1. Evidence-based information

This information gives you the opportunity to demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, ability and personal attributes to be able to carry out the position at the level we require.

When giving evidence-based information, demonstrate how your experience meets the criteria found in the Job Description and Person Specification. Try to include real examples, by describing your involvement, the impact you had, the skills and knowledge you used, and the outcome.

Remember that the selection panel is likely to have many applications to review. Please keep your application form clear, concise and relevant to the role for which you are applying and ensure you pick up on the key points, which will help you to stand out to the selection panel.

Please ensure that you check through your application thoroughly for any mistakes before submitting it.

If you have a query relating to a specific vacancy, the role requirements or recruitment process please email the Star Recruitment Team at recruitment@staracademies.org.

If you experience technical issues when completing your online application, please email our recruitment software partner at staracademies@helpmeapply.co.uk or call +44 (0)161 850 2004.

You can change your personal details at any time by signing into your account, but once a specific application has been submitted, you will not be able to make any changes to it.

If you have made a fundamental error and need to request a change after submitting your application, please contact recruitment@staracademies.org to request that the change is made manually. We cannot guarantee that we will always be able to make changes once an application has been submitted.

You will receive an automated email confirming receipt of your application once it has been submitted. We may contact you for some more information at this stage, if necessary.

Following the closing date the selection panel will review all applications and assess them against the person specification for the role.

You can expect to hear an outcome of your application, by email, within a maximum of four weeks of the closing date. Waiting times may be slightly longer during school holidays.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we aim to give at least one week’s notice. This is not always possible and an invitation to attend an interview may be at short notice. If the proposed interview arrangements are not suitable please contact us and, where possible, we will try to rearrange your interview.

If you are not shortlisted for interview, feedback will not be automatically be provided due to the volume of applications received. Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to request feedback, which may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

In the case that you don’t hear from us within the four week period, please contact the Star Recruitment Team at recruitment@staracademies.org.

As an applicant for a vacancy at Star Academies, you can be assured that your application will be considered based on your abilities, irrespective of any disability you may have. Selection for interview is based on the fit between your skills and experience and the criteria listed in the person specification.

If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to disclose whether there are any adjustments you require. Please advise us of any requirements you may have and we will make reasonable adjustments wherever possible. Examples would be arranging a disabled parking space, ensuring the interview room is accessible or arranging for assistance during the interview.

You will be informed in advance of the location of your interview as well as the date, time and format of the selection process, for example whether there will be tests or if you will be required to give a presentation.

If you require any adjustments or assistance with any part of the selection process, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss how we can support you.

You will be informed in advance of the location of your interview as well as the date, time and format of the selection process, for example whether there will be tests or if you will be required to give a presentation. Please allow enough time to travel to the interview location to ensure that you arrive on time.

When preparing for interview, you are encouraged to review your application form, the job description and person specification. This will help to make sure you understand the requirements of the role and recall the information you provided at the time of application, which will help you to feel confident going into your interview.

All applicants will be contacted by telephone and advised of the outcome of the interview. Feedback may be offered at this stage.

The successful candidate will be made a conditional offer of employment. Following verbal acceptance of the role you will receive a conditional offer of employment – all you have to do is await your pre-employment checks and prepare for your new career with Star Academies!

Applicants are encouraged to read our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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