Teacher of Science with TLR

Co-op Academy Swinton; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Teacher of Science to inspire young minds and foster an engaging learning environment. The role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance curriculum and staff development while ensuring students reach their full potential. You will be part of a supportive academy that values inclusivity and ambition, providing a nurturing atmosphere for both students and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community, where your contributions will help shape the future of education.

Benefits

Co-op colleague discount card

Flexible benefits package

Discounted gym membership

Co-operative Credit Union benefits

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Science are essential.
• Experience in curriculum development and student engagement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students to achieve their best in Science.
• Work with the Head of Science for staff development.

Skills

Passion for Science

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Science

Job description

We are now only accepting applications through SAMPeople. Please apply online on our vacancy website -https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0478

Do you have a passion for science and a desire to inspire? At Co-op Academy Swinton, we are seeking a dynamic Teacher of Science with a TLR to engage and challenge young minds.

Join our talented and dedicated team as a Teacher of Science with a TLR to help work with the Head of Science for staff development and curriculum. With a passion for teaching, combined with intrigue for all things scientific, you will inspire our students and help them achieve the best possible outcome.Our aim is to ensure that our students are given every opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. With this in mind, we are looking to appoint a teacher who shares our vision for a learning environment and curriculum that is ambitious as well as supportive and nurturing.

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. 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.
• 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!

How to apply

We are now only accepting applications through SAMPeople. Please apply online on our vacancy website -https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0478

Closing date: 9am, Friday, 9th May 2025

Interviews: Wednesday, 14th May 2025

If you have any issues regarding your application via the SAMPeople Recruit system, please [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.