Teacher of Science

Do you have a vision for educational excellence? At Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent, we invite you to apply for the position of Teacher of Science and contribute to our mission to drive innovation and improve student achievement. Our aim is to ensure that our students are given every opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. With this in mind, we are looking to appoint a teacher who shares our vision for a learning environment and curriculum that is ambitious as well as supportive and nurturing. As well as academic success, we focus on and take great pride in our students' behaviour. We aim for high achievement in an environment which is based on rewards, not sanctions. Working closely with our teaching body, our caring and experienced pastoral team are always on hand to help and support our students through their secondary school journey. You’ll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours. Why us? Our Academy is the most successful in Stoke-on-Trent and performs well when compared to our regional neighbours in Cheshire East and Staffordshire.   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 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. Staff also receive double discounts every month! C