Class Teacher
Star Academy, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5PT14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 September 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS 1-6
Class Teacher job summary
Class Teacher
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract until 31/08/2027
Hours: Full time
Salary Scale: MPS 1-6
Actual Salary: £32,916 - £45,352
Start Date: 01 September 2026
Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity? Star Academy are looking for a very experienced full time Class Teacher to help inspire our students and ensure they reach their full potential.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and strives to share their passion for education with our students and join our dedicated team to uphold the Academy’s vision and values. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking individual, with a real drive to enhance students’ experience in the classroom. As a key member of the team, you will play a key role in progressing and enhancing the teaching practice of others within the academy and beyond. We are keen to secure a high calibre teacher who can make a telling contribution to our forward-looking team.
About Star Academy
Star Academy, Sandyford opened in April 2013, is set in the heart of a vibrant, diverse community and is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family.
We subscribe to the 7 principles of public life: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership.
Our shared values are - Smart/Safe Tolerant Ambitious Resilient
Our Vision is encapsulated by the motto: Desire to learn, learn to achieve
Daily routines work to embed these four values to ensure that our children grow not only academically, but with the strength of character that will lead to a successful future as a valued and healthy member of society.
The academy seeks to ensure that all stakeholders are empowered to achieve the highest of expectations through the provision of a bespoke, lively and exciting, knowledge-based curriculum that promotes enquiry and exploration, risk-taking and resilience. The curriculum nurtures the desire to achieve the very best regardless of the children’s different starting points. Our broad curriculum is enriched with a huge variety of experiences which brings learning alive and makes precious memories.
All we do and work for is to ensure our pupils have the best opportunities and are enabled to be successful in whatever realm they choose to enter; they are star lights in the world.
Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed. Please contact the academy directly to arrange this.
About Academy Transformation Trust
Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.
In return, you will benefit from:
A warm, welcoming and highly skilled team, who support and inspire each other
A creative and innovative environment
Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 9am
Interview date: TBC
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Star Academy, Sandyford
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 176 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Star Academy, Sandyford website
Star Academy, Sandyford opened in April 2013, is set in the heart of a vibrant, diverse community and is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family.
We subscribe to the 7 principles of public life:
Selflessness,
Integrity
Objectivity
Accountability
Openness
Honesty
Leadership
Our shared values are –
Smart/Safe, Tolerant, Ambitious, Resilient,
Our Vision is encapsulated by the motto
Desire to learn, learn to achieve
Daily routines work to embed these four values to ensure that our children grow not only academically, but with the strength of character that will lead to a successful future as a valued and healthy member of society.
The academy seeks to ensure that all stakeholders are empowered to achieve the highest of expectations through the provision of a bespoke, lively and exciting, knowledge-based curriculum that promotes enquiry and exploration, risk-taking and resilience. The curriculum nurtures the desire to achieve the very best regardless of the children’s different starting points. Our broad curriculum is enriched with a huge variety of experiences which brings learning alive and makes precious memories.
All we do and work for is to ensure our pupils have the best opportunities and are enabled to be successful in whatever realm they choose to enter; they are star lights in the world.
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