Appropriate Body Lead Associate
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, BB1 2HT |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75792804 |
Summary
Appropriate Body Lead Associate
Salary: £400.00 per day
Closing Date: 29/03/2026
Contract Type: Zero Hours
Contract Term: Casual
Phase/Establishment Type: Star Central
Hours Per Week: Zero hours
Location: Star Teaching School Hub (Northwest) including Lancashire, Blackburn, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and out of area
Are you interested in working with Star Teaching School Hub Network’s Appropriate Body service in the North West? We are looking to develop the expertise of our Lead Associate Team through the appointment of part time Lead Associate roles.
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 Talent Academy 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.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for senior leaders with the ability and experience in the primary school sector to support headteachers, induction tutors and ECTs with the induction assessment process. You will play a crucial role in ensuring schools are compliant with DfE guidance and ECTs are given a fair and consistent induction. This will include visiting schools, reviewing assessment procedures and processing formal assessments and progress reviews.
The position requires an individual who has excellent working knowledge of the DfE’s induction assessment guidance and Early Career Teacher Programme and can communicate effectively with headteachers, induction tutors and ECTs. You will have a track record of supporting colleagues to improve their teaching practice and be able to provide actionable developmental feedback effectively.
You will have:
- Credibility as an experienced and successful school senior leader with a demonstrable track record of success, particularly with improving teaching.
- The ability to support schools in developing ECT practice.
- The ability to work with school senior leaders and central leaders to develop Appropriate Body services.
- A comprehensive knowledge of pedagogical techniques and evidence-informed practice.
- The ability to review induction assessment documentation.
- 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 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.
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, 29 March 2026 at midnight.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Proposed Start Date: Summer Term 2026.
Application Process
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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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