Lead Practitioner Science
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Leeds
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £39,767 - £41,471 (L1 - L4, with possible progression)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2018 (or before)
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2017
Job overview
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is seeking a dynamic, inspirational, pro-active teacher with significant experience of leading teaching and learning, with a high level of commitment to raising students’ achievements within our Science Department and across our Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and innovative teaching professional who wants to make a real difference to student outcomes, and help shape the future of our teaching and learning.
We are looking to appoint someone who can demonstrate:
• Energy, enthusiasm and vision • Commitment to improving the lives of young people • Willingness to take risks and support innovation • Innovative teaching • Develop teaching and learning across the Academy • Make inclusion a reality for all students • Develop other colleagues in professional learning
Benefits include:
* Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* Childcare vouchers
* Co-op cycle to work and staff discount
* Co-op credit union
* Health care cash back scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Season ticket and rental deposit loans
The role offers the successful candidate a challenge that will be rewarding and a real commitment to work somewhere that champions co-operative values and principles.
Why us? In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic environment, with a strong programme of bespoke CPD. Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is a great place to be. We succeed together.
Closing date: Friday 13 October 2017 (9.00am)
Applications: Must be on our Trust application form; please download this from the recruitment section on our website, or via the TES quick apply link.
For more information about the Trust, please visit our website at http://www.cooperative academies trust.co.uk. For more information about us, please visit www.priesthorpe.org
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About Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
- Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
- Priesthorpe Lane, Pudsey, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS28 5SG
- United Kingdom
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is a 'Good' school in Leeds (Ofsted, 2024) with Outstanding features. It is an 11-18 Academy with a Sixth Form and an intake of over 1000 students and around 135 staff. Originally a co-operative foundation school and part of the Leeds Co-operative School’s Network, they joined the Co-operative Academies Trust in July 2017.
Values and vision:
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe’s ethos is centred upon the core themes of relationships and resilience. These are, in turn, underpinned by co-operative values, which include equality, equity, self-help and self-responsibility. We believe that every student’s abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. The Academy aims to establish values in students which lead to strong relationships underpinned by empathy and humanity, as well as to encourage students to see that mistakes are part of the journey towards excellence.
The development of resilience, the celebration of diversity and a commitment to working collaboratively with the wider community to promote learning, respect and social justice are all part of the school’s mission.
We believe we succeed together.
What makes us different?
All staff, teachers and associate, are responsible for a coaching group of around 12 students which they meet with for 1.5 hours over a week. Full training is offered and this adds a very rewarding element to all roles within Priesthorpe.
What our team does really counts and we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. From career progression and working and making a difference within your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op Academies Trust isn’t just your standard job.
Principals:
Martin Blacoe / Louise Pratt
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