AddressDo 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 Highfield Leadership Academy
Highfield Leadership Academyis a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.
We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. 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.
Who were looking for
We are looking to appoint a part time School Staff Instructor (SSI) working two days per week during term time to support the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) output at the school and provide liaison between the Contingent and Regional Army Headquarters. This role will include Wednesday afternoons for cadet force training. You will need to be prepared to work flexible hours when on weekends and camps away from home.
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:
- Skills at Arms Range Management Qualification, Stages 1-3.
- Management/leadership experience.
- Experience and knowledge of working with Cadet Forces.
- Experience of working with young people in an approachable, friendly, and sympathetic manner and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and know when to listen, when to challenge and when to signpost is required.
- The ability to establish good working relationships.
- The ability to motivate cadets and 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 youll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young persons 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 call us on 01253 965750.
This position would be suitable for an ex-regular or reservist SNCO/officer or someone who has extensive experience of the cadet forces, but this is not essential as training will be given.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday, 14 April 2024 at midnight.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Proposed Start Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2024.
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.
