Teacher of Spanish and any other language - Part Time in Swinton

At Co-op Academy Swinton, we are passionate about providing a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that our colleagues are key to fostering a love for learning and curiosity in our students. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teacher of Spanish and any other language with the confidence and enthusiasm to ensure our pupils achieve academic success whilst enjoying a fantastic education at our school. Early Careers Teachers are encouraged to apply.

We are looking to appoint a teacher on a part time, 3 days a week basis, but would consider full time for the right candidate, who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a track record of success in terms of behaviour management and academic achievement
• Has a real understanding of excellent teaching practice
• Loves their job, taking a pride in everything that they do
• Works well in a team, enjoying learning and collaborating with others to promote excellence throughout the whole school as well as in their own classroom
• Is motivated to do their very best
• Has excellent organisational skills & enjoys a challenge
• Uses their strengths to enhance the teaching and learning of children
• Is able to maintain good relationships with parents and multi-agency networks
• Has a good sense of humour and boundless energy
• Is committed to ensuring that excellence, inclusion and challenge are at the heart of everything we do
• Is willing to play a full part in the life of the school

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking staff team that is committed to improving the lives of its pupils.

At Co-op Academy Swinton, we have a caring and experienced pastoral team who ensure students are supported and guided through every phase of life and become respectful and tolerant citizens of the community. Visitors to the academy constantly praise the positive attitudes our students have. We are proud to be part of the Co-op Academies Trust and work closely with all academies to achieve the shared goals, values and ways of being.

The ‘Ways of Being’ are embedded in all that we do within the academy and the community. We have very high expectations of our staff and students and have a culture built upon trust and respect. 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.

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:

• You’ll become a Co-op member and receive a Co-op colleague discount card which 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)
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• And More!

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. 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. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.