At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and nurture young minds while delivering outstanding teaching.
- Company: Join a leading Muslim faith-based secondary school with an exceptional reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, healthcare plans, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive network with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of young people and make a real difference in their lives.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification, Qualified Teacher Status, and proven teaching success.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
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 succeed? If so, becoming a Star teacher might just be the best career move you ever make.
About Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for girls, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Cheetham Hill in 2017 and moved to our 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 February 2022. In May 2026, the school was inspected under Ofsted's new framework and 'report card' grading system (introduced in November 2025) and became the first school in the North West to be awarded 'Exceptional' – the highest grade – in all six 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 standard
- 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.
- competitive salaries and pension schemes
- generous holiday entitlements
- healthcare cash plans
Key Dates
- Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at midnight.
- Interview Date: To be confirmed.
- Proposed Start Date: Monday, 21 September 2026.
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.
Casual Teacher in Manchester employer: Star Academies
Star Academies is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a healthy and inclusive workforce. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and engagement, the organisation offers a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and collaboration among colleagues. Located in Blackburn with flexible hybrid arrangements, employees benefit from a vibrant community atmosphere and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
