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Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community If so, becoming a Star teacher might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy

Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy is a primary school, with a nursery, for 3 to 11 year olds in Bradford. We joined Star Academies in 2018 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

The school was rated ‘good’ overall, with ‘outstanding’ judgements in two of the five areas of the inspection framework during its inspection in September 2022.

We are an ambitious school with high expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character 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 Graduate (specialism in Art is desirable) who is considering a career in teaching and who has the passion for raising pupil outcomes.

As an Unqualified Teacher you will not only join the Star Academies family, but also have the support of The National Institute of Teaching throughout, learning from some of the best and most experienced teachers in the country, informed by the very latest research.

The successful candidate will cover Teachers PPA when required to do so and have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning.
You will be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people, be a committed team player, have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

Initiative, creativity and to be driven is a must!

You will have:

• An honours degree qualification (typically 2ii or above) or relevant qualification (ideally in Art).
• The ability to teach across all ranges.
• Innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.
• The ability to deliver effective learning and teaching in the classroom.
• The ability to deliver the highest standards of classroom and behaviour management.

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 learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a 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.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 01274 665812.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 June 2023 at midnight.

Interview Date: Tuesday, 11 July 2023.

Proposed Start Date: Friday, 01 September 2023.

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.