We are looking for a Female Teacher of Physical Education to join our PE, Dance and HSC Department on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. 

COOP Academy Failsworth PE, Dance and HSC Department is widely recognised as a centre of sporting excellence both locally and nationally. The PE, Dance and HSC department plays a dominant role within Failsworth School and is highly regarded and supported by pupils, staff and parents.

The PE, Dance and HSC Department is made up of 10 full time staff, many of whom hold leadership responsibilities across the school. The department continues to grow from strength to strength and maintains its reputation as one of the leading departments within the school which celebrates outstanding examination results year on year.

At COOP Academy Failsworth we encourage our learners to understand how to learn in and through Physical Education, Dance and HSC and develop key skills that prepare them for being active, independent and responsible learners who take part in regular physical activity and understand the benefits of leading an active and healthy lifestyle.

At Key Stage 3 learners follow a broad programme of study which enables them to enjoy and achieve across a number of activities and sports throughout their 3 years in the Key Stage, preparing them fully for studies in PE, Dance and HSC at Key Stage 4. At Key Stage 4 most students are accredited through Physical Education, Dance or HSC. The department currently delivers BTEC Tech Award in Sport (PE), BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts (Dance). Pupils can also opt to study BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care and CNAT Child Development.

We run a large extracurricular activities programme where students can access a wide range of sports and activities, such as Football, Netball, Dance, Trampolining, Badminton, Rugby league, Cross Country, Dodgeball, Cricket, Gym Fitness, Boxing and many more. All of these activities are designed to support student learning during curriculum time and create pathways for their sporting and physical development.

The PE, Dance and HSC Department has outstanding Teaching and Learning facilities which consist of 2 full size sports halls and one half size sports hall, dance studio, a multi-use games area, 3g full size astro turf, 2 3g pitches, 3 grass football pitches, indoor cricket nets, fitness suite, swimming pool and 3 PE classrooms. As a department we take great pride in making our curriculum a positive and successful learning experience for our students which is fun and engaging and promotes lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. 

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Failsworth, is a fully inclusive, popular and over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive Academy with almost 1500 students on roll. In June 2024 OFSTED rated the school good. We are located 3 miles from Manchester city centre, situated 1 mile from junction 22 of the M60. Our priority is to recruit the very best of staff for our Academy. Our staff enjoy working at our academy and you would be welcome to speak to them about their experience of working at the Academy. The academy is very focused on staff wellbeing.

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 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:

●    Competitive Salaries and pension schemes

●    A superb and comprehensive range of CPD activities to further develop your career

●    11 Day Half Terms

●    Centrally planned curriculum

●    Responsive teaching

●    Investment in 2 hours CPD per week

●    Access to counselling services

●    Free parking

●    Free onsite gym

●    Fee flu vaccinations

●    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.

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