At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in a caring environment and manage relationships with key agencies.
- Company: Join Star Salford Academy, a new school dedicated to educational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, healthcare plans, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a values-driven organisation focused on improving life chances for young people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people in a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastoral care and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
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 Salford Academy: Star Salford Academy is a 5-form entry mixed secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds, which opened in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism. 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.
During its opening year, the school admitted an intake of 150 pupils in Year 7. We will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year.
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:
- Valid Named Person Child Protection Training.
- Experience managing relationships with pupils, parents and Children’s Social Care, Early Help and CSE Risk Assessments, Drug & Alcohol Team (or any other key agencies).
- Experience completing referrals to Children’s Social Care, Early Help and CSE Risk Assessments, Drug & Alcohol Team (and any other key agencies).
- The ability to write effective and detailed reports.
- The ability to manage records effectively.
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.
Key Dates:
- Closing Date: Monday, 21 September 2026 at midnight.
- Interview Date: To be confirmed.
- Proposed Start Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026.
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.
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