Teacher of Science

Co-op Academies Trust; North Carolina; On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op discount

Flexible benefits

Gym discounts

Credit Union

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Co-op Academy North Manchester, part of Co-op Academies Trust, seeks a passionate Science Teacher. The role involves delivering dynamic science lessons, inspiring students, and supporting curriculum development.

Open to experienced teachers and/ or ECTs, with a focus on high standards of behaviour and learning. The post is full-time, permanent, 32.5 hours per week across 52.143 weeks per year, with a pay range of 32,916 to 51,048 GBP per year under the PS/UPS scales.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for science with ability to inspire students.
• Strong grasp of science curriculum design and teaching methods.
• Highly organised and dependable with classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the next generation of scientists in the classroom.
• Deliver engaging science lessons and assess student progress.
• Maintain high standards of student behaviour and learning.
• Contribute to curriculum development and effective teaching practices.

Skills

Enthusiasm for science

Curriculum design

Organised

Education

QTS or equivalent for teaching

Job description

Key Role Information

• Salary: PS / UPS: 32,916.00 - 51,048.00 (Suitable for an ECT)

Job type: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Closing: 30/09/2026 09:00

Interview: 2 October 2026

Contract term: AYR - All year round

Pay grade: Main Pay Range | M1 - M6

Department: Science

Key stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Hours per week: 32.50

Weeks per year: 52.143

Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

Ready to inspire the next great scientist? Step into the classroom and share your love for discovery and innovation! At Co-op Academy North Manchester, we are seeking a creative and dynamic Science Teacher to join our progressive team. We are on the lookout for an individual who possesses drive, intelligence, is a team player, and who is dedicated to nurturing the love of Science in young people and helping them to excel through their studies. If you have the passion for excellence and the drive to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate is someone who is enthusiastic about their subject, stays up to date on the latest research and developments, and has a genuine love for their discipline. They set the bar high for student behaviour and attention, are highly organised and dependable, and have a strong grasp of curriculum design and effective teaching methods. They are committed to a curriculum that emphasises a strong foundation of knowledge. This role is open to experienced and/or ECT’s with a hunger for learning and development.

Why us?

Here at Co-op Academy North Manchester, we take time to know our pupils and have the highest expectations and aspirations for them. Our pupils are polite, courteous and excellent relationships are at the heart of our success. The academy prides itself on offering a rich curriculum that includes an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and clubs; we promote an understanding of the world in which we live and the difference that our pupils can make within it. Our Safeguarding/PSHE/SMSC and CEIAG offer is a strength of the academy and pupils develop a range of skills that enable them to be confident and to be themselves always.

Values

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

Benefits

• 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 Funeral care benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• And More!

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.

About Us

Co-op Academy North Manchester

Rachel Bainbridge

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300 Victoria Avenue East

Blackley

Manchester

M9 7SS

Rachel Bainbridge

[e-mail]

TBC

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Safeguarding

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.