- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1478 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Co-op Academy Walkden website
Graduate Maths Excellence Specialist
More than one location, The Co Operative Academies Trust28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 years
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,701 (plus pay award September 2026)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
A degree in mathematics or a subject with a high level of mathematical content
Candidates must meet the criteria to apply for a teacher training programme in England
Experience
Desirable: Experience working with young people or in a related setting
Skills, Ability, Knowledge
Good mathematical knowledge
Ability to communicate clearly
Good organisation skills
Ability to adapt delivery & approach based on needs
Ability and willingness to be self reflective and to welcome and act on feedback of others
Understand and respect the importance of diverse cultures and faiths within the academies, with a commitment to equal opportunities.
The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and boundaries with young people and colleagues.
Be able to build relationships quickly with teachers, subject leaders, headteachers/principals.
Have the IT competence necessary to fulfil all duties within the role (eg. be proficient in the use of email, documents & spreadsheets. Training will be provided in the use of other information systems)
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Desirable : A knowledge and understanding of the demands of GCSE Maths, Statistics and L2 Further Maths
Personal Qualities
All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, British Values and the Ways of Being Co-op.
A love of mathematics and a passion for communicating mathematical ideas
The confidence to deliver and present in front of groups of students and/or colleagues
A belief in the power of education to improve young people’s lives
An ambition to train to teach with Co-op Academies Trust after two years in role as a Graduate Mathematics Excellence Specialist
A desire to build a career in teaching and ultimately leadership with the Co-op Academies trust
Be aligned with all co-operative values and the Co-op Ways of Being.
Be committed to ensuring that all children in our schools receive an excellent education in a safe and stimulating environment.
Willingness to work flexibly in different locations across the trust, offering masterclasses and enrichment programmes in school holidays and weekends by arrangement.
Proactive and innovative in decision making.
Good time-keeping skills and reliability
Resilience
Must include qualities relating to the safeguarding of children:
Follow academy’s policy and procedures in respect to all aspects of safeguarding (including whistleblowing if necessary)
Maintain secure knowledge in relation to safeguarding policy and procedures, including through attending training as directed by the DSL/HT
Seek advice and support from DSL and/or headteacher as needed
What the school offers its staff
We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:
Benefits include:
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension scheme
- A Co op Colleague discount card which offers 10% discount in Co-op food stores
- Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband packages, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
- Discounted gym membership (Nuffield Health) and leisure activities including discounts on Merlin entertainments.
- The Money Co-op- the 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
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.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Interview Date: 16th or 17th December 2025
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Reports to: Academy Head of Mathematics and Specialist Executive Maths Teacher
Additional Information
Contract Type: Unqualified teacher
Contract Term: Fixed Term (2 year programme)
Location:This post will be academy based, as per the Maths Excellence Fund plan. Academies include:
Stoke, Priesthorpe/Leeds combined, North Manchester, Swinton, Walkden, Bebington.
Note: Once you have submitted your application, please fill inthis formto indicate which academy you wish to apply for.
The Role
Do you want to make a difference for pupils in your community? Join us as a Graduate Maths Excellence Specialist.
This is an exciting and innovative pathway into teaching secondary mathematics with Co-op Academies Trust. With the generous backing of the Maths Excellence Fund, this opportunity is open to graduates who are passionate both about mathematics and the power of education to make a difference to the lives of young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We are looking for candidates who are hard-working, proactive and committed to ensuring all children have a positive school experience which sets them up for the future.
We’re offering £37,101 per annum for a two year role, followed by a guaranteed interview for the Co-op Academies Teacher Training Programme, continuing on the same incentivised salary at the start of your teaching career for successful applicants who remain with the Trust.
You will work with high-attaining pupils, providing academic interventions, enrichment activities and maths masterclasses in a Co-op Academy, starting with small groups and building towards working with whole classes.
This post comes with the unique opportunity to continue into a graduate pathway in Co-op Academies Trust on the salaried mathematics teacher training programme and, subject to successful completion, continue as a qualified teacher. We want to develop our Maths Graduates to be suitable candidates for Co-op Academies Trust leadership pathways.
Why us?
Co-op Academies Trust is a place where you are part of something bigger, through a leading education and opportunities to serve our community, we are working together to make a better world.
From ages 3-19 Co-op Academies Trust supports students in Primary, Secondary and Special schools across the North of England, giving children the skills and experiences they need to succeed, no matter where they come from.
What makes our Trust unique is that we are sponsored by the Co-op Group. That close relationship means that we benefit from all the business expertise that has seen the Co-op grow to one of the most respected, successful businesses in the country.
Everyone in the Trust honours our fundamental commitment to the Ways of Being Co-op. They are our DNA; they represent our culture and reflect the rationale behind our decision-making. No matter what we do, they are how we do it.
Our ways of being are:
- Be Yourself, Always
- Show You Care
- Do What Matters Most
- Succeed Together
In 2025, we have 39 academies as part of the Co-op family, across 4 regions.
So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you.
We are holding two informal, virtual information sessions for candidates that want to find out more about our Trust and this exciting opportunity. Please book onto one of the following sessions by emailing jay.timotheus@coopacademies.co.uk and specifying which session you would like to attend.
Information session 1: Wednesday 19th November 3:30 pm
or
Information session 2: Thursday 27th November 3:30 pm
Commitment to safeguarding
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
Applying for the job
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About The Co Operative Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- rob.lehane@coopacademies.co.uk
Why us?
Co-op Academies Trust is a place where you are part of something bigger, through a leading education and opportunities to serve our community, we are working together to make a better world.
From ages 3-19 Co-op Academies Trust supports students in Primary, Secondary and Special schools across the North of England, giving children the skills and experiences they need to succeed, no matter where they come from.
What makes our Trust unique is that we are sponsored by the Co-op Group. That close relationship means that we benefit from all the business expertise that has seen the Co-op grow to one of the most respected, successful businesses in the country.
Everyone in the Trust honours our fundamental commitment to the Ways of Being Co-op. They are our DNA; they represent our culture and reflect the rationale behind our decision-making. No matter what we do, they are how we do it.
Our ways of being are:
Be Yourself, Always
Show You Care
Do What Matters Most
Succeed Together
In 2025, we have 38 academies as part of the Co-op family, across 4 regions.
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:
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.
School Details
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- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 991 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Co-op Academy Swinton website
Co-op Academy Bebington
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1062 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Co-op Academy Bebington website
Co-op Academy North Manchester
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1258 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Co-op Academy North Manchester website
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1248 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent website
Co-op Academy Leeds
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 969 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Co-op Academy Leeds website
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1055 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Co-op Academy Priesthorpe website
Arranging a visit to The Co Operative Academies Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rob.lehane@coopacademies.co.uk.
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