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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 The Olive School Manchester
The Olive School Manchester is a new 420-place Muslim faith primary free school in Cheetham Hill. The school will open in September 2024 and admit an intake of 60 pupils in Reception. The school will continue to admit a new intake of Reception pupils each year so that from 2030 it will accommodate pupils in the full 4-11 age range.
Like all Star schools, The Olive School, Manchester will have a leadership specialism. We will 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
We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.
The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.


You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• A good understanding of statutory requirements at Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

About Star Academies


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 0330 313 9900.


Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday, 27 October 2024 at midnight.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Proposed Start Date: Monday, 06 January 2025.


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.

The Olive School, Manchester is a new 420-place Muslim faith primary free school in Cheetham Hill. The school will open in September 2024 and admit an intake of 60 pupils in Reception. The school will continue to admit a new intake of Reception pupils each year so that from 2030 it will accommodate pupils in the full 4-11 age range.
Like all Star schools, The Olive School, Manchester will have a leadership specialism. We will 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.