Teacher of Business & Media with TLR

Co-op Academy Swinton; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at Co-op Academy Swinton as a Teacher of Business & Media. Inspire students through innovative teaching and lead initiatives that foster a passion for the subject. Enjoy a supportive environment and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Co-op colleague discount card

Discounted gym membership

Flexible benefits package

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching Business & Media.
• Committed to leading learning within the department.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in mastering the digital world.
• Lead whole school coaching within the teaching community.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Inspire creativity and innovation through Business and Media - join us at Co-op Academy Swinton as a Teacher of Business & Media with a TLR so that you can guide students in mastering the digital world!

At Co-op Academy Swinton, we are committed to providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and academic excellence. We strive to prepare pupils for the ever-evolving business and digital world. Our school has a reputation for excellence in both teaching and technology, and we're looking for a dedicated Teacher of Business & Media with a TLR to lead whole school coaching within the teaching and learning community, to join our vibrant team.

The successful applicant will be committed to leading learning within the department which has high-quality teaching and learning at its heart. They will be passionate about teaching Business & Media and have a strong desire to develop, within students, a real interest in the subject, by offering them a range of high-quality experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. They will also be committed to ensuring that all students are given the best opportunities to succeed and use strategies that will ignite within each learner a strong desire to achieve their very best.

At Co-op Academy Swinton, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional educational experience for our students and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for our staff. Our academy offers a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where students and staff are inspired to achieve their best. You will be working with passionate colleagues who are dedicated to challenging and supporting students in equal measure. Together, you will guide them through their educational journey, ensuring they are well-prepared for the world beyond.

Why us?

Our academy provides a place for pupils aged 11-16. We are easily commutable from all areas of the North West with Swinton train station less than a 5-minute walk away. We have a dedicated team of staff who build and share positive relationships and a caring culture with our wonderful students. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (June 2024), where we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

• Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.
• Self-responsibility: Everyone should act responsibly around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.
• Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all have equal chances to succeed.
• Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.
• Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.
• Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. Staff also receive double discounts every month!
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• And More!

If you have any issues regarding your application via the SAMPeople Recruit system, please contact [e-mail]

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.