Lead Associate - ITT School Engagement (Birmingham)

Are you interested in working with Star’s Teaching School Hubs? We are looking to extend our Lead Associate Team across the North West and Midlands to increase school engagement with initial teacher recruitment (ITT). Lead Associate roles are offered on a part time basis. 

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. Lead Associate roles are located regionally through Star’s Teaching School Hubs in the North West and Birmingham South. 

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.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced school senior leader to deliver on the Teaching School Hub remit to increase school engagement in ITT. You will play a crucial role in supporting local schools and ITT providers in the recruitment of trainee teachers.

The position requires an individual who can work both strategically and operationally, encouraging collaboration between schools and ITT providers. You will have a track record of successfully leading projects within and across schools and effectively engaging stakeholders from across the education sector.

You will have:

• Credibility as an experienced and successful school senior leader with a demonstrable track record of success.
• The ability to work with school senior leaders across the sector.
• An understanding of ITT.
• The ability to work as a system leader across schools and with ITT providers.
• A comprehensive knowledge of pedagogical techniques and evidence-informed practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full commitment to our vision and values.

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 contact Star Central by calling 0330 313 9800.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday, 08 December 2024 at midnight.

Interview Date: Week commencing: Monday, 16 December 2024.

Proposed Start Date: Wednesday, 01 January 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.