Job Description

Do you have what it takes to nurture today's young people and inspire tomorrow's leaders? Do you have the passion, creativity, and commitment to deliver outstanding lessons remotely from home to a class of talented pupils from disadvantaged communities? If so, becoming a Star Virtual Teacher provides an excellent opportunity to make a difference.

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 Institute 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.

About Star Virtual Teachers

A Star Virtual Teacher will be employed by our Trust to deliver lessons remotely to pupils in a Star school (or across Star schools). They may be covering for a short-term absence or a long-term vacancy. Supported by an assistant in the classroom, the Virtual Teacher will deliver lessons to pupils aiming for Grades 9-6 and ensure that their learning is not disrupted.

Star Virtual Teachers will:

Be able to work from home full-time. Be equipped with the IT resources and receive training to be able to deliver successful lessons virtually. Teach a reduced timetable, focusing particularly on upper sets in Years 9, 10 and 11. Deliver a Year 11 intervention class each week. Deliver tuition remotely to pupils striving to secure a higher grade. Have opportunities for professional development so that they may progress to leadership positions within our schools and Central Office.

Who we're looking for

Star is looking for exceptional Maths teachers to join its central team to deliver high quality lessons virtually to our pupils.


Successful candidates will have the ability to deliver high quality teaching remotely that drives achievement in Maths. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, along with strong subject knowledge, and evident passion to make a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to motivate and engage pupils.

You will:

Have a degree-level qualification at 2.1 or higher in your subject and qualified teacher status (QTS). Demonstrate a track record of the sustained delivery of high attainment and achievement in your subject at Key Stage 4 (GCSE or A Level). Have excellent IT skills to deliver learning remotely. Have excellent communication skills. Be able to engage and enthuse pupils. Have a strong commitment to the STAR 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, 18 May 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date:

Monday, 01 September 2025.

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.