Job Description

Do you have what it takes to nurture today's young people and inspire tomorrow's leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star teacher might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Laisterdyke Leadership Academy

Laisterdyke Leadership Academy

is a secondary school in Bradford. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.


The school was rated 'good' in all four areas of the inspection framework during its inspection in January 2023.


We are an ambitious school with high 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 we're looking for

This exciting new role will involve teaching across the full curriculum English, Maths, Sciences and Humanities to our Foundation Set pupils. Typically, children in the Foundation Set have levels of reading, literacy and numeracy at primary age and require scaffolded and adapted teaching strategies. With an emphasis on strong quality first teaching, and supported by highly trained specialist assistants, we are keen for our pupils in the Foundation Set to enjoy a rich curriculum and progress rapidly.



You will be part of a team of teachers and leaders including subject specialists to support curriculum delivery, a dedicated SENCo and senior leaders to provide coaching and guidance on adapting learning to meet the needs of all pupils.

You will have:

A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status. Experience of teaching across Key Stage 1 and 2, with the adaptability, skills and enthusiasm to apply this within a secondary school setting. Experience supporting students with significant SEND, adapting teaching and resources to meet individual needs. Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

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 call us on

01274 454 400

.

Key Dates

Closing Date:

Sunday, 19 October 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date:

Week commencing 20 October 2025.

Proposed Start Date:

Monday, 1 December 2025.


The school reserves the right to close this vacancy before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.


Please ensure you fully complete all fields in the application form as those with missing information may not be shortlisted.

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.