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 11 to 18 year old 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 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

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy Manchester, part of Star Academies, are looking to appoint an outstanding Nurture Teacher to work in our Secondary Academy setting.


This role will involve teaching to our Foundation Set pupils in Y7 and Y8. Typically, children in the Foundation Set have levels of reading, literacy and numeracy at primary age and require scaffolded and adapted teaching. 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.


If you are an excellent classroom practitioner who is excited by this chance to make a profound difference to our pupils, we would welcome an application. Candidates are encouraged to contact the academy for a tour and a discussion with the Principal. Please contact Mubassher Younas, Business Manager, 01613297301 to book a visit.

You will have:

A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status. Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2 and the ability and interest to work within Key Stage 3. Track record of delivering excellent teaching. A knowledge of what constitutes outstanding practice. A good understanding of statutory requirements at Key Stage 2 and 3.

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

0161 329 7301.

Key Dates

Closing Date:

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date:

Monday, 1 September 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.