Vacancies

All posts in and around our schools in the Northern Star Academies Trust are posted below. Please do keep coming back to check any latest vacancies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours expected at Northern Star Academies Trust.

Higher Level Teaching AssistantJob Type: Permanent. Full-Time.
Salary: NJC Grade G, scale point 13 - 18. £26,873 - £29,269. Actual Salary: £23038.41 - £25,092.52

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Description:

We are looking to appoint a confident, effective and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with an emphasis on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) support, who will make a positive contribution to the achievement of all of our students. The role will require you to work alongside students in all year groups and provide support and guidance both socially and emotionally, but also to support academic progress. Applicants should be kind, resilient and patient with a good sense of humour, and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. The desire to see each student flourish and reach their full potential using a variety of support strategies is crucial. The successful candidate will have an awareness of safeguarding procedures within school, hold a relevant HLTA qualification and have had experience appropriate to working with children.

We can offer a commitment to your professional development, the opportunity to work in partnership with colleagues from primary and secondary schools across the MAT and the chance to be a part of something truly special. If you want to make a difference and are committed to improving life chances for children, we would love to meet you.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Wednesday 21st August

Interviews:
TBC

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Student Support OfficerJob Type: Permanent. Full-Time.
Salary: NJC Grade H (SCP 18 – 23) £26,873 – £29,269 FTE. Actual Salary £23,605 - £25,710.)

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Description:

We are looking for a student support officer to join our school starting September 2024. This is a full-time, term-time (plus 2 weeks, which includes 5 training days) only post. The post holder will support students by removing barriers to their learning and monitoring their academic progress by promoting effective participation, enhancing individual learning and raising aspirations to achieve their full potential.

We offer a high quality induction programme for all new staff and provide regular, continuous professional development of the highest standard. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Wednesday 21st August

Interviews:
TBC

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Teacher - Parkwood Primary SchoolJob Type: 0.8 FTE 25.94 hours per week. Maternity cover until 31.12.2024 in the first instance.
Salary: M1-M6 £30,000 - £41,333 (FTE) Actual Salary £24,000 - £33066

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Description:

Parkwood Primary School are looking to appoint a highly effective Primary Teacher to cover a period of maternity leave.

Applicants for the teaching posts on offer will need:

  • Dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils
  • High standards and expectations for all
  • To be progress driven and responsive to learner next step
  • A proven track record of impact in education and relevant experience
  • Imaginative approaches to learning
  • Commitment to teamwork
  • Positivity and proactivity
  • Passion about community engagement
  • Diligence
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Flexibility
  • The skills to motivate, inspire and challenge others
  • Demonstrable leadership potential
  • High standards of professionalism and
  • A commitment to, and passion for working in, our school

In return we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the children at Parkwood Primary School.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

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Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday 18th August

Interviews:
w/c 26th August

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TrusteeJob Type:
Salary: Voluntary

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Description:

Northern Star Academies Trust seek to recruit the very best people to work across our Trust Partnership. We are looking for a Trustee with extensive experience of HR leadership to chair our People & Culture committee.

This is a voluntary role with variable hours, you will be involved in:

  • 6 meetings per year, one per half term on a Friday afternoon
  • 3 evening meetings per year (on Teams)
  • Preparation time and meetings with key Trust staff members as required

The purpose of the board of trustees is to:

  • Provide strategic leadership of the academy trust. Your role is to help set and embed the trust’s vision and strategy and use these to monitor how the trust and its schools are progressing towards their strategic goals.
  • Provide accountability and seek assurance so that the board has robust oversight of the operations and performance of the trust, including education, pupil welfare and finance
  • Support and grow the trust’s engagement with key stakeholders. You'll make sure the trust is communicating with and involving parents, pupils, staff and local communities, so that decision-making is supported and understood.

The time commitment for the trustee role will vary. However, all trustees must attend up to 6 meetings of the full board per year. The term of office is 4 years.

You will also be required to chair 3 meetings of the People & Culture committee per year (on Teams).Preparation for meetings includes reading papers and preparing questions for the executive team.

You will also be expected to undertake any training required to enable you to discharge your role effectively.

Trustees are also asked to meet with key stakeholders when required to ensure engagement and oversight.

If you have any questions about this, or would like to know more about becoming an academy trustee, you can get in touch with the Senior Governance Professional (Laura Sobala)

Email: governance@nsat.org.uk
Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday 1st September

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