Teacher of Science

Co-op Academies Trust; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op discount card

Flexible benefits

Gym discounts

Credit union

Funeralcare benefit

Season tickets

Job summary

Co-op Academy Grange in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is seeking a dynamic Head of Science to drive improvements in the department, foster collaboration among staff, and elevate student outcomes across Key Stage 3 and 4. You will work within the Co-op Academies Trust and lead teaching and learning with a view to raising achievement and behaviour in a supportive leadership team.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with term-time support, 32.50 hours per week, and a chance to model

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a science department.
• Ability to inspire, collaborate and drive improvements.
• Focus on raising student achievement and behaviour in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in the science department and raise attainment.
• Foster collaboration among teaching staff and pastoral teams.
• Role model professional behaviours and lead curriculum development.

Job description

Key Role Information

Salary: £32,916.00 - 51,048.00

Job type: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Closing: 12/10/2026 09:00

Interview: 15 October 2026

Contract term: TTO - Term time only

Pay grade: MPS £32,916 - £45,352, UPS £47,472 - £51,048

Department: Teacher

Key stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Hours per week: 32.50

Weeks per year: 52.143

Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

Are you ready to inspire and lead? At Co-op Academy Grange, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Science to drive improvements in the department, foster collaboration, and elevate student outcomes! As part of Co-op Academies Trust, you will have the opportunity to innovate, inspire, and raise achievement levels across the school while working within a supportive leadership team. 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. As well as academic success, we focus on and take great pride in our students' behaviour. We aim for high achievement in an environment which is based on rewards, not sanctions. Working closely with our teaching body, our caring and experienced pastoral team are always on hand to help and support our students through their secondary school journey. You’ll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.

Why us?

Our vision at Coop Academy Grange is that ‘We make ‘Grange Great’ by accelerating the development of our children towards their potential in everything we do.’ This vision drives all of the decisions that we make and all of the work that we do day in and day out for our community.

Our Values

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

• 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!

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.
• 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!

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.

Attachments

Job Description and Person SpecTeacher of Science - JD and Spec.pdf

About Us

Co-op Academy Grange

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Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.