What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for an experienced eLearning content designer with a strong background in instructional design and pedagogical practices. You will have the ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and senior leaders across Star Academies to create dynamic, multimedia-rich e-learning courses that are both engaging and leverage impact. You will work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to ensure the e-learning materials are pedagogically sound, visually appealing, technically functional and meet the unique requirements of Star Academies. You will be responsible for creating and building engaging, high-quality e-learning content that enhances the learning experience across various digital platforms. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the professional learning experience for all employees and help ensure positive pupil outcomes across our schools.
You will have:
• Experience in e-learning content design and development particularly with authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar.
• Expertise in instructional design, with a strong understanding of pedagogical techniques and evidence-informed practices.
• Proficiency in multimedia integration and the ability to design engaging and interactive e-learning experiences.
• Experience with Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs) and knowledge of e-learning standards (e.g., SCORM, xAPI).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, subject matter experts, and external content providers.
• Full commitment to our vision and values.
What the school offers its staff
About Star Central
Star Central, which is headquartered in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.
The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.