Teacher of Science

Star Academies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester, part of Star Academies, is seeking an outstanding teacher to deliver high-quality lessons and raise pupil outcomes. You will join a network of high-performing schools that prioritise an excellent knowledge-based curriculum and character development.

You will demonstrate ability to teach to GCSE standards, plus experience delivering sustained attainment and employing innovative methods to engage learners.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification and QTS are essential.
• Ability to teach to GCSE standards.
• Experience delivering sustained outstanding attainment.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage and progress learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching that drives pupil achievement.
• Inspire love of learning and maintain high expectations.
• Motivate pupils and colleagues to reach ambitious goals.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Pupil motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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 Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Manchester is a Muslim faith‑based secondary school for boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Cheetham Hill in 2017 and moved to a new state‑of‑the‑art campus in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We were rated as 'Good' overall by Ofsted during our first inspection in November 2021. In January 2026, the school was inspected under Ofsted’s new framework and ‘report card’ grading system (introduced in November 2025) and we were awarded ‘Exceptional’ – the highest grade – in three areas and ‘Strong standard’ – the second highest grade – in the remaining three areas.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. 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

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.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standards.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• 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.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: Friday, 01 January 2027.

Proposed Fixed Term Duration: 8 Months.

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.