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.

Teacher of Music/Curriculum LeaderJob Type: Full-time. Parental Leave Cover.
Salary: MPS/UPS (TLR 2A may be considered for the right candidate).

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Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative and passionate Teacher of Music or Curriculum Leader to join our school on a fixed-term, full-time basis to cover Maternity Leave. Northern Star Academies Trust seek to recruit the very best people to work across our Trust Partnership. Skipton Girls’ High School is a highly successful school with extremely high aspirations for every student. We believe that education has the power to transform lives and that is why we strive to provide young people with an innovative, dynamic and academic learning environment which is not constrained by gender stereotypes.

You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of teaching, learning and personalisation strategies and be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of monitoring and evaluating whilst improving the standard of achievement for all students. You will be confident in your abilities to teach effectively at all key stages and a specialism in Music is essential. You will be adept in creating a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for students of all diverse backgrounds.

You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of teaching, learning and personalisation strategies and be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of monitoring and evaluating whilst improving the standard of achievement for all students. You will be confident in your abilities to teach effectively at all key stages and a specialism in Music is essential. You will be adept in creating a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for students of all diverse backgrounds.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Monday 11th November

Interviews:
TBC

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CleanerJob Type: Part-Time. 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3.45pm until 6.45pm.
Salary: NJC Grade A/B, scale point 2 £22,366. Actual salary: £7,964.

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Description:

We are seeking to appoint reliable and trustworthy cleaners to carry out cleaning duties within allocated timescales, whilst taking a flexible approach to meet the school’s requirements. We have one permanent role and one fixed term role to cover maternity leave working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3.45pm until 6.45pm. Alternative evening hours may be discussed for the right candidate.

Duties will include (but not exhaustive):

  • General dusting of furniture, fixings and fittings
  • Emptying waste bins
  • Wiping surfaces, fixtures, fittings & paintwork
  • Cleaning toilet areas
  • Dust control mopping / sweeping of floors
  • Vacuuming and carpet cleaning floors
  • Using cleaning materials as instructed

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Friday, 1st November

Interviews:
TBC

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Curriculum Leader: Computer ScienceJob Type: Full-Time. Permanent.
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR

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Description:

We are seeking a well-qualified, lively, highly motivated specialist and innovative thinker to further strengthen the provision in the CREATE facility (Computing, Robotics, Engineering, Art, Technology and Enterprise).

You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of teaching, learning and personalisation strategies and be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of monitoring and evaluating whilst improving the standard of achievement for all students. You will be confident in your abilities to teach effectively at all key stages and a specialism in Computer Science is essential. You will be adept in creating a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for students of all diverse backgrounds.

You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of teaching, learning and personalisation strategies and be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of monitoring and evaluating whilst improving the standard of achievement for all students. You will be confident in your abilities to teach effectively at all key stages and a specialism in Computer Science is essential. You will be adept in creating a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for students of all diverse backgrounds.

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified Computer Science teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to play a full part in the academic, pastoral and social life of the school, to act as personal tutor and to take part in the school's programme of professional development. We offer a fantastic environment for a talented colleague to excel at the cutting edge of Computer science teaching.

We have a fantastic team of staff and as a Curriculum Leader you will be fully supported by an experienced faculty lead and a team of teachers who share a vision of effective teaching and learning founded on collaborative planning, assessment and instruction, and who help each other to continually improve practice. We have an open-door culture and reflective ethos where we use lesson study to learn from each other all the time.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Saturday, 2nd November

Interviews:
TBC

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Catering Assistant (Mobile) - Byron Primary School - Bradford HubJob Type: Part-time. Parental Leave Cover. 10 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week.
Salary: NJC Grade A/B SCP 2 Actual Salary £5182

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Description:

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant (Mobile) to work as part of a team to prepare, cook and serve delicious meals to our pupils under the direction of appropriate senior staff, always ensuring a safe working environment. This role will be based at Byron Primary School, however you will work across 3 Bradford Primary Schools (Byron Primary School, Lapage Primary School & Meadow Bank Community School)

You will have the ability and interest to put into practice good food preparation, cooking and service, and be able to develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. Full training will be provided.

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Byron Primary School

Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday 27th October

Interviews:
w/c 4th November

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Catering Assistant (Mobile) - Parkwood Primary School - Keighley HubJob Type: Part-Time. 10 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week.
Salary: NJC Grade A/B SCP 2 Actual Salary £5182

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Description:

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant (Mobile) to work as part of a team to prepare, cook and serve delicious meals to our pupils under the direction of appropriate senior staff, always ensuring a safe working environment. This role will be based at Parkwood Primary School, however you will work across 3 Primary Schools (Parkwood Primary School, Victoria Primary School & Denholme Primary School)

You will have the ability and interest to put into practice good food preparation, cooking and service, and be able to develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. Full training will be provided.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

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Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday 27th October

Interviews:
w/c 4th November

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Administrator and ReceptionistJob Type: Permanent. Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (8.15-3.45pm Mon-Fri) term time only
Salary: Band C/D SCP 3-6 £22,737 - £23,893 FTE; Actual Salary £17,985 - £18,899

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Description:

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and committed person to welcome children and parents every day and provide administrative support to the school. The role is extremely varied and you will be responsible for overseeing many areas which support the running of the school, including:

  • Being the first port of call for parents, children, contractors and visitors.
  • Answer the telephone in a friendly, professional and efficient manner and record and pass on messages as appropriate
  • Arrange meetings, visits and hospitality for visitors.
  • Provide general clerical and admin support including photocopying, correspondence to parents and drafting letters for the Headteacher
  • Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
  • Administration of Milk, School photographer and House Points system
  • To produce the weekly staff planner and school newsletter
  • Organising and overseeing school events, school trips, residential visits and hospitality
  • Raising requisitions for school purchases
  • Accept, sign and check all deliveries into school

We are looking for someone who loves children and is passionate about helping them reach their full potential. You will be a warm, welcoming face (and voice on the phone!) for parents and children every day. You will need to be experienced in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.), emailing, as well as using in-house database systems.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday, 3rd November

Interviews:
Thursday 7th November

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Cover Supervisor - Denholme Primary SchoolJob Type: Part-Time. Fixed Term. Hours of Work: 30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 days. Monday - Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm
Salary: Grade E SCP 6-9 - £23,893 - £25119 FTE; Actual Salary £16,348 - £17,187

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Description:

The successful candidate will:

  • Put children at the heart of everything they do
  • Have high expectations
  • Have excellent interpersonal and skills and the ability to liaise confidently with staff, pupils, parents, carers and other educational professionals
  • Have strong classroom management skills
  • Have excellent positive behaviour management skills
  • Have knowledge of GDPR and be able to respect confidentiality
  • Have the ability to work as part of a team and on their own initiative

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

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Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday, 3rd November

Interviews:
Friday 8th November

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Apprentice Teaching AssistantJob Type: Part-Time. Fixed Term. Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week, term time only Monday - Friday 8.15am - 3.15pm
Salary: Apprenticeship Salary £9069 per annum

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Description:

As as Apprentice Teaching Assistant you will:

  • Support pre planned learning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher
  • Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, and to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students
  • Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning
  • Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies
  • Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs
  • Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities
  • Undertake break or lunchtime supervision as required.

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Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday 3rd November

Interviews:
Friday 8th November

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Communication OfficerJob Type: Part-time. Permanent. 30 hours per week.
Salary: Grade F SCP9-13 £25,119 - £26,873 FTE

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Description:

Northern Star Academies Trust seek to recruit the very best people to work across our Trust Partnership. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate communications professional, with digital experience, to join our newly formed Corporate Affairs team.

Are you an enthusiastic, talented communications professional looking for a flexible and fulfilling role? This is a great opportunity to join a growing, ambitious Trust where your skills will make a genuine impact on the education of thousands of children and young people in North and West Yorkshire.
As our Communications Officer no two days will be the same! In this brand new role, you will work with the Director of Corporate Affairs to develop and deliver impactful communications and marketing activities. You will take a lead on maintaining an an engaging presence across the Trust’s portfolio of websites, develop our social media presence and create compelling content that resonates with our diverse audiences.
This role offers a great deal of flexibility (such as school hours, and term-time only contracts) and development opportunities for the right candidate.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday 27th October

Interviews:
4th or 5th November

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Evening CleanerJob Type: Part-Time. Permanent. 15 hours per week.
Salary: Grade A/B scale point 2 £22,366 per annum (actual salary: £7,773.45 )

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Description:

We would like to appoint a part time cleaner for 15 hours per week, to carry out cleaning duties within allocated timescales, whilst taking a flexible approach in order to meet the school’s requirements. Duties will include (but not limited to):

  • General dusting of furniture, fixings and fittings
  • Emptying waste paper bins
  • Wiping surfaces, fixtures, fittings and paintwork
  • Cleaning around toilet areas
  • Dust control mopping / sweeping of floors
  • Vacuuming floors
  • Using cleaning materials as instructed

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Monday, 21st October

Interviews:
w/c 21st October

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Midday AssistantJob Type: Part-Time. Permanent. 8.75 hours per week, (11.30am -1.15pm Monday – Friday) Term Time only
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Description:

We would like to appoint a confident, effective and highly motivated person who will make a positive contribution to the team and our children as a Midday Assistant working 8.75 hours per week, (11.30am -1.15pm Monday – Friday) Term Time only.

The role involves:
Supervising the lunch hall, playground area, playing field, cloakrooms and classrooms etc during the lunchtime break
Assisting with the removal of food and equipment once pupils have eaten their lunch
Dealing with minor first aid incidents; following appropriate procedures for recording and reporting
Assisting in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies as required.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday, 3rd November

Interviews:
TBC

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CleanerJob Type: Part-Time. Permanent. 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3pm until 6pm
Salary: Grade A/B, scale point 2 (£22,366 FTE) Actual salary £7582

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We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our Facilities team at Hookstone Chase Primary School, and support the school in ensuring the environment is safe, clean and compliant for all. This role is permanent, term-time only working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3pm until 6pm.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

To carry out cleaning duties within allocated timescales and to take a flexible approach in order to meet the school’s requirements. Duties will include (but not exhaustive):

  • General dusting of furniture, fixings and fittings
  • Dust control mopping/sweeping of floors
  • Vacuuming floors
  • Cleaning and polishing floors using electrical buffing machine, carpet shampooer
  • Damp/wet mopping of floors
  • Polishing furniture, cleaning internal glass
  • Cleaning of sanitary fittings
  • To use cleaning materials as instructed
  • Specialist cleaning (e.g. stripping & sealing of floors)
  • Emptying of all bins and putting the waste in the external bins, ready for collection.
  • Wiping surfaces, fixtures and fittings & paintwork
  • Store cleaning equipment and products safely and securely
  • To fulfil the necessary administrative tasks associated with the responsibilities of the post.
  • To be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure.
  • To work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment.
  • To perform duties in line with health & safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, reporting serious hazards to line manager immediately.

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Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday, 3rd November

Interviews:
TBC

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Teacher of Technology (with a specialism in Food Technology)Job Type: Full-Time. Permanent.
Salary: MPS/UPS

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Description:

We are seeking an ECT or qualified Teacher of Technology with a specialism in Food Technology (other specialisms will be considered). You will be fully supported by an experienced team of colleagues who share a vision of excellent teaching and learning founded on collaborative planning, assessment and instruction, and who help each other to continually improve practice. We have an open-door culture and reflective ethos where we use lesson study to learn from each other.

You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of teaching, learning and personalisation strategies and be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of monitoring and evaluating whilst improving the standard of achievement for all students. You will be confident in your abilities to effectively teach Food, Product Design and Textiles across Key Stages 3 & 4. You will be adept in creating a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for students of all diverse backgrounds.

To be the successful candidate you will:
• Demonstrate a passion about the learning and achievement of all students;
• An understanding of the Design Technology curriculum at KS3 & KS4;
• Have excellent, well-developed interpersonal skills;
• Have a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and flexible working practices;
• Be truly ambitious for our vibrant School and Trust and for each and every student within it.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday 20th October

Interviews:
w/c 21st October

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Teacher of Chemistry/Curriculum LeaderJob Type: Part-Time. Parental Leave Cover. (0.8 FTE)
Salary: MPS/UPS (Plus TLR 2A for a Curriculum Lead).

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Description:

Northern Star Academies Trust seek to recruit the very best people to work across our Trust Partnership. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified Chemistry teacher or Curriculum Leader to join our team on a fixed-term, part-time (0.8 FTE) basis to cover maternity leave (up to 12 months). The successful candidate will be expected to play a full part in the academic, pastoral and social life of the school, to act as personal tutor and to take part in the school's programme of professional development. We offer a fantastic environment for a talented colleague to excel at the cutting edge of Chemistry teaching.

You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of teaching, learning and personalisation strategies and be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of monitoring and evaluating whilst improving the standard of achievement for all students. You will be confident in your abilities to teach effectively at all key stages and a specialism in Chemistry is essential. You will be adept in creating a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for students of all diverse backgrounds.

You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of teaching, learning and personalisation strategies and be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of monitoring and evaluating whilst improving the standard of achievement for all students. You will be confident in your abilities to teach effectively at all key stages and a specialism in Chemistry is essential. You will be adept in creating a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for students of all diverse backgrounds.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday, 20th October

Interviews:
TBC

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IT Network and Systems TechnicianJob Type: 37 hours per week, all year round
Salary: Grade G SCP13-18 FTE £26,873 - £29,269

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Description:

We are looking for ambitious IT Technicians looking to develop their career in IT support and development who are excited to work in the education sector, changing the lives of children.

As part of the overall IT Team, Network and Systems Technicians provide support on a daily basis to schools and frontline staff, including support for key IT infrastructure. Support Technicians are focused primarily on first line support to individual members of Trust staff. Technicians work as a team to ensure that Trust schools are supported adequately, either through in-person or remote support.

As a Trust, we have a track record of investing in the development of technicians to support them in their career. In addition, we offer generous pension arrangements on top of salary. For the right candidates, we are willing to consider flexible working and/or a term time working contract.

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Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday, 20th October

Interviews:
25th October

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IT Support TechnicianJob Type: Permanent. Full Time. Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, all year round.
Salary: Grade F SCP 9-13 (£25,119 – £26,873)

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Description:

We are looking for ambitious IT Technicians looking to develop their career in IT support and development who are excited to work in the education sector, changing the lives of children.

As part of the overall IT Team, Network and Systems Technicians provide support on a daily basis to schools and frontline staff, including support for key IT infrastructure. Support Technicians are focused primarily on first line support to individual members of Trust staff. Technicians work as a team to ensure that Trust schools are supported adequately, either through in-person or remote support.

As a Trust, we have a track record of investing in the development of technicians to support them in their career. In addition, we offer generous pension arrangements on top of salary. For the right candidates, we are willing to consider flexible working and/or a term time working contract.

Apply here: Every Candidate Portal

Key dates:

Closing date:
Sunday, 20th October 2024

Interviews:
25th October

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