Teacher

Co-op Academy Brierley, Leeds, LS9 0BA

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 31,650.00 - 49,084.00

Teacher job summary

Classroom Teacher – Formal Pathway

Join our dedicated team and help unlock the potential of every learner.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school at an exciting stage of our journey toward becoming an outstanding provision where all children and young people thrive. Based within one of our Formal Teaching classes, you will play an instrumental role in shaping the futures of learners from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4 following the primary curriculum.

Our students present with a range of needs—including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, and various communication and interaction needs. We are seeking talented, compassionate, and dedicated individuals who share our ambitious vision for the future.

Key Responsibilities

Guide and motivate students to maximize participation in school life and achieve their best outcomes from their unique starting points.

Create an effective, stimulating, and well-organised learning environment.

Devise, contribute to, and implement statutory assessments, EHCP reviews, and annual review meetings.

Provide strong pastoral care and effective behaviour management within the classroom.

Collaborate closely with parents, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary professionals to support physical, social, and academic needs.

Utilise ICT effectively to enhance teaching standards and engage students across the age range (ages 4–16).

Safeguarding & Culture

Maintain vigilance regarding safeguarding and child protection, reporting concerns directly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Promote an inclusive environment that challenges students, builds self-esteem, and respects individual needs.

Model the Ways of Being Co-op and actively contribute to the overall ethos, values, and guiding principles of the Trust.

Professional Expectations

Put students first and prioritise their safety and well-being at all times.

Act as a role model for professional standards, participating in team briefings, planning sessions, and supervision duties.

Engage proactively in professional development opportunities and contribute to a positive safety culture.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Co-op Academy Brierley

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• Size: 248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Co-op Academy Brierley website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/co-op-academy-brierley

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