Dear candidate,

I am delighted that you are interested in this Teaching Post at Co-op Academy Brierley.

Co-op Academy Brierley is a newly opened state of the art SEND School in East Leeds, we need to recruit a significant number of teachers to join us as we expand to full capacity in September 2025.

A range of teaching posts are available teaching pupils aged 4-16 with a range of needs and abilities, these posts are unfortunately not suitable for Early Career Teachers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our team. It is an exciting time to join our school and a unique opportunity to play an instrumental role in our journey to become an outstanding school where children and young people can thrive and achieve their full potential.

We are looking for talented and dedicated individuals who can support our ambitious vision for the future.

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed, if you would like to arrange a visit then please contact Emily Easton, HR Advisor- emily.easton@coopacademies.co.uk for our availability.

With best wishes

Sarah harridge

Headteacher

Purpose of role: 

• Plan, implement and deliver appropriately differentiated,adapted, stimulating and engaging learning experiences and promote a love of learning for all students.
• To be responsible for the progress and development of pupils 
• Provide a bespoke learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential 
• Responsible for raising the standards of pupil achievement and developing the whole child
• Undertake the professional duties of a Teacher by having regard to national standards 
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures

Key accountabilities

• Guide and motivate students to enable each individual to obtain maximum advantage from full participation in school life, unlocking the potential of each child and ensuring the best possible outcomes for students, whatever their starting point 
• Create an effective, well-organised and stimulating learning environment 
•  Be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children attending the academy is paramount 
• Report any child protection concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in accordance with safeguarding policies, procedures and practice 
• Prepare for and/or lead EHCP review meetings 
• Support behaviour management and pastoral care within your class 
• Work closely with parents, outside agencies and the wider community to ensure students’ physical, academic, social and pastoral needs are met 
• Take responsibility for health and safety issues within own classroom and to report areas of concern in line with school policy
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school 
• Be prepared to teach across the age-range of the school (4-16) 
• Assist in the development of appropriate, resources, schemes of work  and teaching strategies within the school 
• Devise, contribute to and implement statutory assessment, annual reviews and EHCP’s 
• Implement and follow school policies and procedures 
• Use ICT to support learning and teaching and raise standards 
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students within the Academy and implementing all associated policies (eg Child Protection) 
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
• Challenge and motivate students, promote and reinforce self-esteem 
• Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs 
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school 
• Contribute to Co-op’s overall vision, values and guiding principles 
• Attend and participate in training events and participate in project teams 
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting any concerns 
• To carry out any other reasonable request as and when required 
• Model the Ways of Being Co-op for staff and students 
• Professional Expectations 
• Put students first and their safety foremost 
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and contribute to their review 
• Work as partners with class teams by taking part in briefings and planning discussions 
• Liaise with parents and other partners

Professional Expectations

• Rigorously apply school policies and ensure procedures are followed 
• Participate in supervision duties 
• Participate in professional development opportunities 
• Contribute to a positive safety culture 
• Be a role model of professional behaviours and standards