Teacher

Are you ready to coach, mentor, and inspire? Join us at Co-op Academy Strinesdale, as a Teacher of Physical Education and create an engaging environment where students can thrive both physically and socially!

We are on the lookout for an individual who possesses drive, intelligence, and is a team player, and who is dedicated to nurturing the love for Physical Education in young people and helping them excel through their studies.

The ideal candidate is someone who is enthusiastic about their subject, stays up to date on the latest research and developments, and has a genuine love for their discipline. They set the bar high for student behaviour and attention, are highly organised and dependable, and have a strong grasp of curriculum design and effective teaching methods. They are committed to a curriculum that emphasises a strong foundation of knowledge. This role is open to experienced and/or ECT’s with a hunger for learning and development.

Co-op Academy Strinesdale opened in September 2026 and is one the newest secondary schools to join Co-op Academies Trust. The academy is built upon the shared values and ‘ways of being’ that underpin all of our academies; Be yourself, always - Do what matters most - Show you care - and Succeed together.

Co-op Academy Strinesdale offers something a little different from other schools, whether that be the structure of the day, our investment in technology, or our diverse and exciting ‘enrichment programme’. We are guided by our RISE principles, ensuring that every student leaves us with an understanding of the importance of Respect, Integrity, Success and Endeavour.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Strinesdale,

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. 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.