Teacher of Computer Science, Creative Media & Enterprise

Co-op Academy Swinton; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Co-op Academy Swinton as a Teacher of Computer Science, Creative Media & Enterprise and play a vital role in shaping the future of students. Supporting a commitment to academic excellence, you will inspire and empower students in a vibrant, collaborative educational setting. This position is ideal for a passionate, well-organized educator with experience across secondary education who is ready to foster a love for technology and creativity among young learners.

Benefits

Co-op colleague discount card

Discounted gym membership

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Computer Science, Creative Media, and Enterprise.
• A track record of teaching in UK state secondary schools at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Ability to engage students with diverse learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students in Computer Science and Creative Media.
• Facilitate a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
• Support students’ growth towards individual potential.

Skills

Organized

Proactive

Passionate about teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Inspire creativity and innovation through technology - join us at Co-op Academy Swinton as a Teacher of Computer Science, Creative Media & Enterprise and 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 students for the ever-evolving digital world. Our school has a reputation for excellence in both teaching and technology, and we're looking for a dedicated Teacher of Computer Science, Creative Media & Enterprise to join our vibrant team. We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher who will inspire and empower our students to embrace the world of technology and facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

Successful candidates will be proactive, well organised and passionate about creating the best possible environment for our staff and students. Experience of teaching across the secondary age and ability using a variety and range of teaching and learning styles, as well as successfully teaching Computer Science, Creative Media & Enterprise in one or more UK state secondary schools at both Key Stages 3 and 4 as a qualified teacher is essential.

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 in a responsible way 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 of us 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:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• 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.