We are really excited to present an opportunity to work for Co-op Academies Trust delivering best practice teaching and supporting our pupils to be the best they can be. We are looking for an excellent practitioner who can help achieve ambitious progress and outcomes for pupils. This vacancy is suitable for ECTS.

The successful candidate will need to have knowledge of working within Key Stage 2. They will have an understanding of the National Curriculum and Education Inspection Framework expectations. Co-op Academies Trust will be committed to developing your skills as either an ECT or an experienced teacher.

We are looking for someone who:

• Cares about delivering the very best for all our children
• Is committed and hard-working
• Has an enthusiastic and positive manner
• Wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children
• Understands child development and educational needs
• Is committed to inclusive values and equality
• Is keen to promote and maintain a safe and positive environment for all children

If you feel you have all the necessary attributes, are highly motivated and dedicated to making a positive difference to children’s lives then we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• Being part of a professional, dedicated and friendly teaching team
• A supportive wider school community
• A supportive leadership team
• Fantastic, enthusiastic and eager children who are ready and willing to learn
• Excellent CPD opportunities

Co-op Academy Friarswood is a friendly and welcoming one form entry setting and the successful candidate will feel immediately part of the team. 

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 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

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:

• 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.

We are offering tours with the Headteacher, with a chance for an informal chat.

Please contact the school office on 01782 470401 to book on one of these tours.