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What skills and experience we're looking for

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 in 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. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A Levels or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or NVQ3 for Laboratory Technicians in Education or Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
• Knowledge of COSHH and ESCC regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• The ability to use ICT skills to research, present and communicate effectively.
• The ability to offer professional guidance and assistance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

About Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Blackburn in 2012 as Star Academies’ first free school and moved to our new state-of-the-art site in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our most recent inspection in March 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. 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.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Develop, maintain and deliver the Trust IT Strategy and IT roadmaps to ensure synergy with the strategic objectives of the Trust.
• Develop and manage the IT function and team to meet the needs of the Trust in the most efficient and effective way (Software Development, Service Desk, Infrastructure and Desktop Support)
• Lead Information and Cyber Security across the Trust and ensure robust protections are in place.
• Engage with Trust SLT to manage and maintain the relationships with the schools across the Trust through strong stakeholder management and understanding.
• Provide a strategic and technical lead into Trust-wide projects and initiatives including quality standards, database management systems and IT support systems.
• Champion change and effectively manage implementation of new ideas.
• As a member of the Central Team SLT providing updates and reporting on IT activity and operational aspects within the Trust and its schools.
• Presenting to the Trust SLT and School Heads/Business Managers IT updates and specific projects work with full operational delivery.

IT Infrastructure

• Promote and develop the use of IT processes, policies and procedures to ensure efficient and consistent working practices across the Trust.
• Anticipate future needs, identifying proactive solutions
• Oversee all IT-related purchasing and budget use
• Develop and promote the use and effectiveness of IT throughout the Trust schools in order to increase its benefit by continually recommend ways of improving the services delivered.
• Helping schools with sourcing software products, providing guidance on the approach and selection methods to take.
• Oversee implementation of network security at corporate level.
• Develop standard operating procedures and models across the Trust with focus on remote sites and recognising end user requirement.

Compliance and Performance

• Responsible for creating, updating the business SLAs, ensuring availability of core IT services to the agreed SLA requirements.
• Ensure that the customer expectations are met and the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are delivered.
• Develop and measure KPIs.
• Provide lead project management on IT projects to ensure that they are delivered on time and on budget, meeting agreed objectives, delivering quality and results.
• Ensure effective filtering is in place in line with DFE requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining stability and security of Information in accordance with ISO27001 guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring the monitoring of Internet activity and any misuse reported and acted upon within the ISO27001 guidelines.

Resources

• Evaluate staffing levels to ensure the delivery of IT operations and projects across the Trust is maintained and recognising the changing needs of the schools.
• Overseeing project delivery with full responsibility and budgetary control both within the IT Budget and on behalf of schools .
• Supporting schools in the recruitment process for IT related roles within those schools.

Safeguarding

• Provide IT strategy and services to strengthen Safeguarding across Trust schools.

Risk Management

• Responsible for developing and ensuring a fully coherent and business tested Backup and Disaster Recovery strategy.

Additional supporting information – specific to this post

This post does not require a faith commitment within the Roman Catholic Church however, candidates must be supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the Trust and not do anything to undermine the faith commitment of the Trust. In line with all staff within the Trust, they will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service Contract.

What the school offers its staff

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about the position please contact the HR Department on 01282 855500 or careers@romerocat.com

Full details and application forms are available from our website: www.romerocat.com

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose

To develop and implement Health and Safety strategy, services and improvements across the Trust and its Schools.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• To lead the Health & Safety service.
• Take a lead role in developing a strong, credible and robust Health and Safety culture with high level of performance.
• To provide an effective and efficient service which positively influences the working and teaching environment across the whole Trust and School estate.
• To act as a positive role model, leading by example and strive for excellence in all areas.

Policy and Procedure

• To draft and oversee implementation of the delivery of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust Health and Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Advise the Trust and School Leadership Teams and appropriate managers on legislative changes, interpreting the changes and update policies and guidance as appropriate; ensuring these are delivered into working practice so that the organisation is compliant with the current legislation.
• To devise and oversee implementation of systems for the communication of Health & Safety and Environmental requirements across the Trust and its Schools.
• To ensure Risk Assessments are in place and fit for purpose by providing training, advice and guidance to staff as necessary. This includes developing systems for standard Risk Assessments for pupil visits and trips.
• Maintain an effective and robust audit trail.
• To develop, review and amend the Critical Incident Policy and plans, the Fire Safety policy and to ensure both are drilled and lessons learned and incorporated.
• Drive H&S initiatives throughout the organisation to increase knowledge and awareness.
• Recommend and implement control measures and advise on the standard PPE issued to employees.

Compliance and Performance

• To review and assess Health and Safety performance across all Trust schools.
• Develop standardised systems and procedures for the effective management of the organisations Health, Safety and Environmental performance.
• Auditing, making recommendations where appropriate, advising and implementing changes to practice as may be required to ensure legal compliance and professional best practice.
• To bring about a consistent, standardised and effective approach to Health and Safety across all Trust Schools.
• To analyse accident and near miss data and make appropriate recommendations to the Trust for future changes to practise.
• Develop Health, Safety and Environmental performance indicators for Romero Catholic Academy Trust in accordance with the relevant guidance and devise systems to monitor and measure the performance indicators on an ongoing basis.
• Follow up areas of non-compliance and ensure that they are resolved effectively.
• Appropriate and timely liaison with the HSE, Fire and Rescue Service and other relevant statutory and/or enforcing authorities, insurance officers and legal advisors. Actively develop a close working relationship with these statutory and advisory authorities.
• Identify areas where training/certification is required to meet the standards imposed by Legislation, Approved Codes of Practice or HSE guidance. Arrange such training/certification once identified.

Governance

• To prepare Health, Safety and Environment Reports for Trust and School Governance. This includes reports and presentations to School Governors and Trust Boards.
• Support the Board, and Leadership in the Trust and Schools on Health, Safety and Environmental issues. Develop collaborative relationships with unions where appropriate.
• Advise the Trust and School Leadership of all incidents reportable under RIDDOR.

Customer Focus

• Develop and deliver a customer first approach in delivering the service. Act as an enabler across the Trust and its Schools.
• Coordinate Health and Safety related meetings as appropriate.
• To integrate Health and Safety services with into the wider Estates Management Service and deliver as part of a joined-up service.
• To promote and provide excellent customer service as part of the wider Estates and Compliance Team.

Additional supporting information – specific to this post

This post does not require a faith commitment within the Roman Catholic Church however, candidates must be supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the Trust and not do anything to undermine the faith commitment of the Trust. In line with all staff within the Trust, they will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service Contract.

What the school offers its staff

For further information about this, please contact the HR Department on 01282 855500 or careers@romerocat.com or see our website.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

A key element of this role will be finding the correct balance between accountability and support.

Core Responsibility

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that safeguarding practices in their widest definition across the Romero Catholic Academy Trust are effective and that all members of the Trust family are confident in safeguarding systems and processes with full awareness of their role and the roles of others in keeping all children and colleagues safe from harm.

Culture and Ethos

The strategic direction and development of the school stems from the educational mission of the Church. The Head of Safeguarding will ensure that his/her leadership demonstrates commitment to promoting the Trust’s distinctive Catholic identity through the search for excellence in all areas of this work.

Policy and Procedure

• To drive a diligent culture of safeguarding across all aspects of the Trust’s work;
• Be the strategic lead for all aspects of safeguarding for the trust, maintaining an oversight of the development and implementation of safeguarding policies across all academies to ensure they are legally compliant and meet our statutory responsibilities;
• Oversee & ensure the appropriate implementation and compliance with statutory duties in relation to the recording and storage of information regarding safeguarding matters;
• Be a key point of advice for Directors, executive leaders, and senior leaders to ensure a high standard of decision making in relation to safeguarding matters;
• Evaluate national guidance and reports relating to safeguarding, as well as internal trends and consider developments that will improve the culture of safeguarding across the trust, advising executive leaders and senior leaders across the trust as appropriate.

Facilitating Effective Collaboration

• Maintain oversight of all quality assurance procedures in relation to safeguarding, including internal and external audits and peer review processes;
• Forge and maintain highly effective working relationships with executive and senior leaders, inspiring confidence, and trust in your leadership of safeguarding;
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the various Local Authority Safeguarding teams, based on the principle that the Trust is a guardian of children and young people from the Diocese of Salford and surrounding local authorities.

Accountability and Reporting

• Undertake due diligence activity to evaluate the effectiveness of safeguarding for any new school joining Romero CAT;
• Facilitate trust-wide procedures to gather, analyse and respond to views of students, parents, staff and governors/Directors regarding safeguarding across the Trust;
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of safeguarding reports to LGBs and the Trust Board as appropriate.

Training

• Undertake any training as required in order to carry out the role of Head of Safeguarding effectively and in line with statutory requirements;
• In partnership with Headteachers and Designated Safeguarding Leads in all schools, ensure an appropriate schedule of staff training is implemented and ensure accurate records are kept of staff training across all schools, to ensure these are compliant with statutory requirements;
• Lead on Trust safeguarding inductions for new staff joining the Central Team, and/or across the schools as required.

• Deliver/co-ordinate safeguarding training for Trust professionals and school leaders, governors, Directors, as required, to ensure compliance with statutory requirements;


Safeguarding

• To commission / deliver training to DSLs, Trustees and Local Governing Bodies and senior staff; ensure academies have an appropriate programme of training in place for staff; and disseminate regular updates;
• To represent the Trust by liaising with external agencies, colleagues and multi-agency teams as required;
• To analyse data across the Trust, collating and identifying trends and provide reports for Trustees, Directors, Strategic Leadership and LGB’s;
• To lead networks for DSLs and facilitate supervision across the Trust;
• To follow up Safeguarding Case reviews or H+S investigations actions as required;
• To maintain a high profile in the Trust and be a key point of contact for DSLs.

Mental health

• Promoting good mental health and emotional wellbeing for staff and students alike.

Specialist Provision

• Strategic leadership of safeguarding and assurance of all off-site specialist provisions for Romero students, including oversight of all commissioned places as specialist provisions;
• Development of effective working relationships with all external providers of specialist provisions to ensure students referred from the Trust engage and achieve with an appropriate curriculum offer;
• With school DSLs, undertake due diligence activity for any proposed new provider of specialist provision, ensuring all necessary safeguarding checks are completed to ensure safe placement for students;
• Oversee school level quality assurance of all provisions where places are commissioned for Romero CAT students;
• Report on quality assurance and impact to the Board of Directors as required.

General responsibilities

• Undertake any investigation into staff conduct as required, particularly in relation to breaches of safeguarding;
• In addition, advise and work closely with senior leaders tasked with undertaking investigations in to conduct and behaviour of employees of the Trust;
• Pay due regard to confidentiality and the protection of data that is protected by law;
• Support staffing capacity to provide effective supervision in schools as required, in keeping with our duty to safeguard children;
• Undertake any reasonable activity relating to school standards as requested by the CSEL, Directors of Education and Trust Board.

Other

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive. Romero CAT may require the post holder to undertake duties commensurate with the level of the role. As part of your wider duties and responsibilities, you are required to promote and actively support Romero CAT’s responsibilities towards safeguarding.

Method of Working

Romero Catholic Academy Trust expects all staff to work effectively as part of a team or teams. As a minimum, this requires a clear appreciation of the Catholic faith, our special ethos and commitment to serving society, dealing with people politely and tactfully, communicating with colleagues both formally and informally, modelling the Catholic Education Service and Romero CAT’s Code of Conduct and reflecting the Diocesan values. You must carry out your duties with due regard to current and future policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your induction, ongoing performance reviews and through Romero CAT communications. All staff are required to maintain confidentiality as required.

What the school offers its staff

If you would like to find out more about the position please contact the HR Department on 01282 855500 or careers@romerocat.com .

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the work of the Board of Directors by acting as the clerk for meetings and committees.

• Co-ordinate the work of Romero Catholic Academy Trust and Governing Bodies by providing an efficient clerking and support service.

• Carry out the duties of Company Secretary for Romero Catholic Academy Trust.

• Draft the Trust annual Calendar ensuring meetings and events across the Trust are coherently planned.

Governance Professional

• Act as Clerk to the Board of Directors and Romero Catholic Academy Trust, including the preparation of agendas and reports, attendance at meetings of the full Board and their sub-committees, taking minutes, and arranging any follow-up action.

• Recruit, train and manage a team of local governing Board clerks.

• Ensure Local Governing Boards agendas reflect Trust-wide priorities and are within the scheme of delegation.

• Maintain a record of minutes for Directors and Local Governing Board meetings.

• Advise headteachers on the content of the headteacher’s report to LGBs and Directors.

• Advise the Board of Directors, Local Governors and CEO on matters of school governance, obtaining legal advice as required.

• Ensure the Board of Directors and Local Governors carry out their responsibilities in line with school governance guidelines.

• Maintain a register of business interests for Directors and Local Governors and bring any issues of conflict of interest to the attention of the Board of Directors.

• Maintain governance information for schools and the Trust on GIAS

• Ensure governance and academy information is up to date on the Romero website.

• Provide support and guidance to the Chair of Directors and Chairs of Local Governing Bodies at meetings.

• Ensuring associated paperwork is submitted and uploaded to The Trust Governor (or any electronic system which the trust chooses to utilise) within the Trust’s agreed timescales.

• Undertake research and provide briefing papers for Directors and Governors on changes in legislation affecting the Trust and schools.

• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained in all areas and that all GDPR principles are adhered to in governance and Trust meetings arrangements.

• Have due regard for the Scheme of Delegation content to ensure decisions are approved and recorded in accordance with the directions of the Scheme.

• Provide support for Headteachers and Governors for OFSTED.

• Provide support for Headteachers for CSI inspections.

• Maintain subscriptions to appropriate organisations.

• Update and implement a training schedule for governors.

• Organise and when necessary, deliver bespoke/in person training for governors.

• Update and implement an annual planner for Board and governors’ meetings.

• Ensure new Directors and Governors receive an effective induction and appropriate checks such as DBS checks take place.

• Maintain and update the Trust website and social media platforms as necessary.

• Undertake website compliance checks for Trust schools.

• Ensure parental complaints are dealt with according to policy.

• Ensure schools follow permanent exclusion deadlines and procedures.

• External reviews of governance.

• Support the Board with external reviews of governance.

• Line manage the staff within the governance team.

Company Secretary

• In conjunction with CEO and CFO, prepare reports and submissions to Companies House.

• Maintain company records such as registers of Directors, Members, Governors and ‘People of significant control’ Register.

• File documents and accounts at Companies House within correct timescales.

• Ensure that the Board of Directors acts within its powers and decisions are communicated and notified to the relevant bodies, principally the DfE.

• Ensure the Directors are aware of their responsibilities in the area of compliance, policy development and record keeping.

• Provide advice to the Board of Directors, Members and Governors on changes in legislation which may affect the governance of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust.

• Prepare information for Trust annual report and termly newsletters.

• Ensure accurate governance information is available on Romero and the school website.

• Attend and arrange the annual general meeting for the Trust.

• Act as the Trust DPO and FIO.

• Conduct termly GDPR compliance checks supported by the Legal Advisors. Policy Development

• Ensure all school-based policies are regularly reviewed and approved by Local Governing Boards as required.

• Ensure statutory requirements for the publication of policies on the Trust/school website are adhered to.

• Implement and manage a policy management system and ensure all Trust policies are regularly reviewed and approved by Directors as required.

Trust Growth

• Support new academies joining the Trust to align to the Trust’s structure.

• Conduct due diligence and on boarding of LGBS. Other Responsibilities

• To work collaboratively within immediate team and the wider school community.

• To be fully committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare for all young people.

• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, pastoral issues, health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection.

• To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time by the CEO.

What the school offers its staff

If you would like to find out more about the position please contact the HR Department on 01282 855500 or careers@romerocat.com

Full details and application forms are available from our website: www.romerocat.com

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose

• To support the Director of Education (Secondary) in the core mission of the Trust and in the delivery of the Trust’s education strategy.
• To promote high expectations for all pupils across Trust schools.
• To work alongside and support individual schools to improve their attendance and behaviour systems, processes, and procedures, identifying barriers and providing solutions to improve attendance and behaviour.
• To lead evidence-based intervention strategies to improve attendance and behaviour across varying school contexts.
• To manage and implement action plans to support schools to improve the attendance and behaviour of their pupils.
• To work with schools on the management of alternative provision.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Director of Education (Secondary), central team, directors, secondary headteachers, Local Governing Bodies and staff to deliver the Romero CAT vision, aims and objectives.
• Providing regular high-quality support and challenge for Headteachers and school leaders with particular regard to the attendance and behaviour of their pupils.
• Leading, supporting, and developing quality assurance procedures for attendance and behaviour at school and Trust level.
• Analysing school data and performance in terms of attendance and behaviour, and providing reports to the Trust board.
• Diagnosing issues, brokering support, monitoring impact and building outstanding leadership capacity within identified schools.
• Developing an understanding of the needs of all secondary schools and providing bespoke and effective support to targeted schools to enable continuous improvement.
• Leading a programme of attendance and behaviour professional learning across all areas and levels of the Trust.
• Supporting identified schools in need outside of our Trust as directed.

At a school level, the key tasks include:

• Rigorous focus on attendance and behaviour to ensure school and Trust-wide systems and strategies are making a measurable difference.
• Scrutiny of the impact of the work of schools on attendance and behaviour, highlighting any concerns, and making recommendations for solutions where improvement is not rapid enough.
• Supporting schools in the identification and sourcing of suitable alternative provision to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Ensure academy improvement planning is ambitious, sharp, and focused on key priorities, and is monitored effectively.
• Help schools to prepare for external inspection.
• Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.
• Additional Duties


• Advise & support schools across the trust to ensure robust policies & procedures are in place as and when required.

Culture


• Responsible for the Health and Safety, security and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the trust’s policies and procedures, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Responsible for working in accordance with the Trust’s policy relating to the promotion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as requested by your Line Manager

What the school offers its staff

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about the position please contact the HR Department on 01282 855500 or careers@romerocat.com

Full details and application forms are available from our website: www.romerocat.com

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Teaching and Learning, Research and Continuous Improvement

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven leader to make a difference as Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for a great leader who is ready to drive our strategic vision. The specific responsibilities in this post are around Teaching and Learning, research and improvement but we are keen to hear from outstanding leaders who are able to contribute to our strategic direction and so the specific responsibilities will be discussed with the successful applicant. The role arises due to the promotion to headship of the current postholder. It will involve supporting the Headteacher in the oversight of the strategic vision for our school as well as the development and leadership of our talented team of Assistant Headteachers and Lead Practitioners.

We are looking for a driven and passionate leader with the inspiration, motivation, vision and expertise to:

• continue to develop, communicate and deliver the strategic vision for the school
• provide dynamic and professional leadership and management of the school
• ensure that achievement rises across all subjects based on the delivery of an appropriate and inspiring curriculum and evidenced through analysis of student performance and outcomes

What the school offers its staff

It is our ambition to become a beacon of excellence where our learners don’t just achieve great results but also grow and develop into successful and caring young people. We believe that all our students and staff should be known, valued and loved and our success as a school is built on strong positive relationships between all members of our community. We value our staff and invest in their professional development, believing that everyone has the ability to become great at what they do. This post would be ideal for anyone considering Headship. We are an oversubscribed secondary school and we are fortunate to work in a modern and well resourced learning environment. Our students are at the centre of all we do and our staff have a passion for improving the life chances of the young people and the community we serve.

Further details about the role

We welcome visitors to the school - To arrange a time to visit and meet with the headteacher please contact his PA, Susan Rigg - s.rigg@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk. or telephone 01282 682313 ext: 21006.

Further details and application form are available from the school website or Lynsey Clayton (on behalf of the Headteacher) as detailed below.

For application information please:

• download from the ‘vacancies’ section on the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or telephone 01282 682313

Send your completed Application form to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am Monday 7th October 2024

Shortlisting will take place Wednesday 9th October 2024

Interview process date: Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

An exciting opportunity has opened to join the Data Team at Star Academies. The team is dedicated to harnessing the power of data and intelligence to drive informed decision-making across the Trust. We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our team and help us expand and enhance our contributions to the Trust.

As a Data Engineer, you will lead the implementation and delivery of a data warehousing solution for the Trust. As Star Academies continues to grow, so does the demand for efficient data management. You will play a key role in modernising how we manage data by leveraging Microsoft Azure and its associated technologies.

This role is integral to our digital transformation strategy, aimed at revolutionising how we interact with data and systems to enable real-time, data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join the Data Team at Star Academies, as our family of schools continues to grow rapidly. You would become a part of one of the highest-performing multi-academy trusts in the country, serving over 25,000 pupils across more than 35 schools. You will have:

• A degree in a relevant discipline and evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience working with the Microsoft Azure platform and related technologies.
• Experience of working to implement data warehousing solutions and ETL architecture.
• Experience of working on IT and transformative projects within a large organisation.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and ensuring sustainable, transformative work.

What the school offers its staff

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.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Unity College is seeking to appoint a passionate and energetic teacher to join our English Department. If you are ambitious, innovative and dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.

You will:

• be, or have the potential to become, an excellent practitioner, who is able to teach English at Key Stages 3 and 4
• be committed to working in a close, collaborative team
• be able to use a strong pedagogical understanding to successfully deliver the English curriculum
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.

What the school offers its staff

We are passionate about teaching and learning and would love to hear from you if you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives.

We offer:

• excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities
• a high level of support for all new staff
• the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities

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) Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to Work in the UK 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Star Governance team, working as a Governance Support Officer. You will work closely with many key individuals at the heart of our decision-making process.

We are looking for an individual who has exceptional writing skills, is able to understand and present information clearly, and can manage and prioritise competing demands and deadlines.

Working closely with our senior leadership team, trustees, star central staff, schools and governors, and other stakeholders, you will primarily support our trust or school committees by providing an efficient governance support and advice service that meets statutory and regulatory compliance requirements. This will enable our trustees or governors to make effective decisions and provide key scrutiny to the trust/school operations.

You will work as part of an expanding and professional team who will enable you to develop and demonstrate your skills in a supportive environment. This vacancy is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to start or progress their career in the academy/corporate governance sector.

You will have:

• An A Level/NVQ qualification Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to be proficient in editing documents with the ability to correct spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors; ensuring clear formatting and presentation.
• The ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• An awareness and interest in academy/corporate governance and the need to ensure regulatory needs are met.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Academies

Star Academiesis a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30primary 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 - ourSTAR valuesembody 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 ofrewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Blackburn in 2012 as Star Academies’ first free school and moved to our new state-of-the-art site in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in April 2014.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. 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.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 in 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. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A Levels or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or NVQ3 for Laboratory Technicians in Education or Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
• Knowledge of COSHH and ESCC regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• The ability to offer professional guidance and assistance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
• The ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload and that of others.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. 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.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual to work alongside the English Improvement Lead. As a team they will improve the quality of teaching, learning, curriculum and intervention in English across the Trust’s secondary schools, through embedding best practice and building capacity in line with the Trust’s policies and frameworks.

The successful candidate will help drive improvements in English attainment across all our schools, by skilfully co-ordinating and supporting both curriculum intent and implementation in English at designated schools. They would also lead the development and successful implementation of the Trust’s Reading Strategy.

As Assistant English School Improvement Lead, you would be deployed across our schools located in five key regions: Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, and London.

You will have:

• An English degree along with Qualified Teacher Status.
• A National Professional Qualification (NPQ) in middle or senior leadership.
• An in-depth knowledge of the AQA specification in GCSE English Language and Literature.
• Experience of delivering outstanding results consistently and a track record of improving results as a subject leader.
• Experience of developing and delivering high impact intervention programmes.
• An ability to analyse assessment data and use it effectively to identify and close gaps in learning.
• Successfully delivered training and coaching for English teachers.
• A passion for securing life-changing outcomes for young people in disadvantaged communities.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Central

Star Central, which is based at our head office 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 practically assist 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced secondary school senior leader with the ability to drive improvement in teaching across a designated cluster of schools (Eden Girls’ School, Coventry, Eden Boys’ School, Birmingham, Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Birmingham East, and Starbank Secondary School).

You will play a crucial role in the trust-wide strategy to secure gains in pupil outcomes, developing leaders and securing systems to ensure we maximise the achievements of all of our young people.

The position requires an individual who can work both strategically and operationally, modelling best practice and embedding an instructional coaching approach. You will have a track record of supporting colleagues to improve their teaching practice and you will be proficient in providing actionable developmental feedback.

You will have:

• Credibility as an experienced and successful secondary school senior leader with a demonstrable track record of success, particularly with improving teaching.
• The ability to develop teachers’ practice through instructional coaching.
• The ability to work with school senior leaders and central leaders to develop pedagogy sustainably.
• A comprehensive knowledge of pedagogical techniques and evidence-informed practice.
• The ability to plan and deliver high-quality CPD.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full commitment to our vision and values.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Central

Star Central, which is based at our head office 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• Qualification or training relating to ICT Technician role.
• Experience of trouble-shooting software and hardware issues in a timely manner.
• Experience of managing an ICT network effectively.
• The ability to procure, install and manage educational and office software and hardware.
• The ability to manage the school’s ICT network – including back-up and recovery of data.

What the school offers its staff

About Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Blackburn in 2012 as Star Academies’ first free school and moved to our new state-of-the-art site in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our most recent inspection in March 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. 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.

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.