Key Stage 1 Teacher

At Co-op Academy Oakwood, we are passionate about providing a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that our colleagues are key to fostering a love for learning and curiosty in our students. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teacher with the confidence and enthusiasm to ensure our pupils achieve academic success whilst enjoying a fantastic education at our school.



For the role of Key Stage 1 Teacher, we are looking to appoint a teacher who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a track record of success in terms of behaviour management and academic achievement
• Has a real understanding of excellent teaching practice
• Loves their job, taking a pride in everything that they do
• Works well in a team, enjoying learning and collaborating with others to promote excellence throughout the whole school as well as in their own classroom
• Is motivated to do their very best and live to the school motto 'Be the Best you can be'
• Has excellent organisational skills & enjoys a challenge
• Uses their strengths to enhance the teaching and learning of children
• Is able to maintain good relationships with parents and multi-agency networks
• Is committed to ensuring that excellence, inclusion and challenge  are at the heart of everything we do.
• Is willing to play a full part in the life of the school

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking staff team that is committed to improving the lives of its pupils.

Why us?

Co-op Academy Oakwood is a 2 form entry school in Leeds where children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that the opportunities and education we deliver provide Insight, Creativity and Experiences to our pupils which are relevant to them both now and in the future. We want everyone in our school community to live to our motto: ‘Be the Best you Can Be.’ 

The Academy has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents and carers, the local community and the other Academies in the Co-op Academies Trust. Our recent Ofsted judged the school to be Good with an Outstanding judgement in Personal Development. Ofsted report 2023 At Co-op Academy Oakwood there is a chance to make meaningful impact on the lives of children and help shape their educational journey.

We are a welcoming and supportive school community that values collaboration and professional growth. Within the academy and Trust there are opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.

Our values

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

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

• 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
• Two week October and Easter breaks

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.

Further information

Visits to school are encouraged and welcomed in the week commencing 19th May 2025. If candidates are unable to visit, a phone call can be arranged. Any enquires should be made to: oakw-headteacher@coopacademies.co.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 4th June 2025 at midday

Interviews: Friday 13th June 2025

Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply.

Co-op Academy Oakwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all of our pupils. We expect our staff, governors, wider professionals, volunteers and all other stakeholders to share this commitment. All we do is underpinned and linked to our safeguarding policy through this commitment.

Link to our Child protection and safeguarding policy 

Safeguarding policy