Head of Computer Science, Creative Imedia and Enterprise (Maternity Cover)

We are now only accepting applications through FaceEd. Please apply online on our vacancy website https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies

Are you ready to inspire and lead? At Co-op Academy Swinton, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Computer Science, Creative Imedia and Enterprise (Maternity Cover) to guide curriculum, foster collaboration, and elevate student outcomes! As part of Co-op Academies Trust, you will have the opportunity to innovate, inspire, and raise achievement levels across the school while working within a supportive leadership team.

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.

At the top of your game, you’ll have great behaviours, strong organisational skills, the ability to collaborate effectively, and be able to work constructively as part of a team. How and why you do things matters greatly to us, as does your ability to use your initiative, work independently and be resilient.

Successful candidates will be proactive, well organised and passionate about creating the best possible environment for our staff and students. Experience of teaching across the secondary age and ability using a variety and range of teaching and learning styles, as well as successfully teaching Computing, Business or Media in one or more UK state secondary schools at both Key Stages 3 and 4 as a qualified teacher.

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, this is an exciting opportunity to help and support our students through their secondary school journey.

At Co-op Academy Swinton, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional educational experience for our students and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for our staff. Our academy offers a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where students and staff are inspired to achieve their best. You will be working with passionate colleagues who are dedicated to challenging and supporting students in equal measure. Together, you will guide them through their educational journey, ensuring they are well-prepared for the world beyond.

Why us?

Our academy provides a place for pupils aged 11-16. We are easily commutable from all areas of the North West with Swinton train station less than a 5-minute walk away. We have a dedicated team of staff who build and share positive relationships and a caring culture with our wonderful students. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (June 2024), where we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas.

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 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:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You’ll get to be 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. 
• National terms and conditions and a wide range of additional benefits are provided by the Co-op Academies Trust and its sponsor, The Co-op.
• High quality professional development programme provided by the Co-op Academies Trust and the support of many local Trust academies
• 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 include 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! 

How to apply

We are now only accepting applications through FaceEd. Please apply online on our vacancy website https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies

Closing date: 8am, Monday, 20th January 2025

Interviews: TBC

If you’d like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jordan Simmons, Associate Assistant Vice Principal, by e-mailing jordan.simmons@coopacademes.co.uk 

If you have any issues regarding your application via the FACEED system, please contact Hannah Murphy, HR Advisor, by emailing hannah.murphy@coopacademies.co.uk

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.