Teacher, Elementary School

Teacher Position Overview

At Co-op Academy Medlock, 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 curiosity 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.

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 and takes 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
• Has excellent organisational skills and 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
• Has a good sense of humour and high energy
• 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.

• Excellent location with on‑site parking and good public transport links
• Co‑op member discount card providing a 10% discount in 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 including discounts on Merlin Entertainments, Virgin Experience Days, Super Break and many more
• Co‑operative Credit Union – salary savings with competitive dividend and borrower benefits from competitive interest rates and terms compared with high street lenders
• Co‑op Funeral care benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

Co-op Academies Trust is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.

Co-op Academies Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and calls for applications from all demographic groups to promote diversity within the school community.

Co-op Academies Trust is an aware employer committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references.

All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co‑operative values and principles.