How we do it?

Our 8 Step end-to-end process selects and supports the right people for the right jobs.

1) Attract
We attract teachers through advertising in the UK and internationally both in print and from our website and making regular presentations at Teacher Training Colleges and Universities, to plant the seeds for the future.

In addition we have a partnerships with some of the largest teacher recruitment companies in Australia and Canada and manage networking and a referral scheme where A* Star teachers can refer other teachers.

2) Screen
A* Star Teacher’s strict screening and security checks ensure that all our teachers are eligible and suitable to work in UK schools.

Teachers require:

• Original or certified copies of certificates for all tertiary qualifications including teaching qualifications and degree/s. These are verified.

• Overseas trained teachers will have qualifications checked with National Academic Recognition Centre (NARIC).

• A CV or resume. UK newly qualified teachers will also require a career entry profile.

• Two professional referees. One of these must refer to the most recent teaching post or teaching practice and the references must cover at least the last two years working experience. We always follow up these referees and any written references.

• Evidence of teacher registration. Overseas trained teachers must provide proof of teacher registration with the appropriate domestic bodies and UK Teachers will provide their DfES/GTC/GTCW reference number.

• A medical fitness to teach declaration.

• Photographic identification (usually passport) and birth certificate to confirm identity.

• Overseas trained teachers will have evidence of their right to work in the UK. We can assist teachers in obtaining the relevant paperwork.

• Police clearance from Home country for overseas teachers and allow us to carry out a criminal record check which includes List 99.

3) Profile

Applicants assessed in a face-to-face interview to ensure they are professional capable, enthusiastic and committed. Basically that they have the right stuff! Interviews are carried out by former headteachers, inspectors or highly trained consultants. We also professionally assess and profile each teacher’s ability, fluency, knowledge and understanding planning and classroom management.

4) Match
This profiling assists in more effective matching of teachers to posts, for all specialisms and key stages. This is the first direct exposure of short-listed candidates to schools. Some of the vacancies presently available appear on our website.

5) Induction
A Star runs a comprehensive induction programme each term for new teachers. In addition, twilight training is scheduled throughout the year. This programme includes key areas such as national literacy, numeracy and curriculum standards in addition to professionalism and behaviour management.

6) Support
In addition to training our Professional Development Consultants provides support for our teachers at a classroom level, and can assist in preparing the teachers for QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) where required.

At a non-professional level, apart from excellent pay we offer advice and assistance on accommodation, banking, tax and payroll, healthcare, work permits and, of course, the hectic social life. We offer guidance on cultural familiarisation, social networking, travel and generally playing hard.

7) Development
We develop and review individual personal action plans and development programmes continuously. These take into account feedback from the school and a report is prepared for the head teacher. Additional in-service training is provided on top of the normal courses.

8) Appraise
Our professional consultants will visit teachers in-class to check planning, observe teaching, offer on-going constructive feedback against their personal objectives. They will help the teacher to compile a professional portfolio and prepare for the final QTS assessment. We take out the hassle leaving senior managers free to manage their schools.