Overview
Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.
About High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is a primary school with a nursery for 2 to 11 year olds in Shipley, West Yorkshire. We joined Star Academies in 2018 and, like all Star schools, have a leadership specialism. We were graded as 'Good' by Ofsted during our most recent inspection in March 2019, including an 'Outstanding' grade for our early years provision.
We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and 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 on the belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and to supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills, with the ability to effectively support learning and teaching and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.
You will have
* A Level 3 qualification (NVQ level 3 or A level).
* Experience of working with children in a primary school or other setting.
* Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
* The ability to maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
* The ability to work effectively within a team.
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 aims 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 offer professional development through Star Talent Academy with training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies. We also offer 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 01274 584068.
Key Dates
* Closing Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025 at midnight.
* Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday, 22 September 2025.
* Proposed Start Date: Monday, 3 November 2025.
Application Process
To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link. Ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria.
Our Commitment
Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our recruitment processes aim to screen out unsuitable applicants and successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and to providing equality and fairness in recruitment and employment practices.
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