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 just 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 Star Radcliffe Academy Star Radcliffe Academy is a five-form entry, 750 place, 11-16 secondary school in Radcliffe, which opened in September 2024. During its opening year, the school will admit an intake of 150 pupils in Year 7. The school will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year. Like all Star schools, Star Radcliffe Academy will have a leadership specialism. We will 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 a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners welfare at the heart of the school. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community. You will have: Degree level qualification or equivalent experiential knowledge. Broad leadership experience in a position working with children in a secondary school or other equivalent setting. Proven experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The ability to maintain positive relationships with students, 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 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 professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, 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 0161 329 7400. Key Dates Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025 at midnight. Interview Date: Tuesday, 18 March 2025. Proposed Start Date: Monday, 21 April 2025. Application Process To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should 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 outlined in the person specification. 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.