Co-op Academy, Clarice Cliff, Goldenhill Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3DP.
Vacancy – Class Teacher
Full time, 32.5 hours per week, initially temporary for 12 months. Start from September 2026 (July 1st for an ECT post).
MPS 1-6, £32,916–£45,352.
We are looking for a talented and inspirational class teacher who is committed to creating opportunities that enable young people to thrive both within and beyond the classroom.
Due to a maternity leave within the academy, we are seeking a positive and skilled classroom teacher to deliver high‑quality education in our happy, positive and friendly school.
Responsibilities
In this role as Class Teacher, you will be part of our inclusive school family where you will support the headteacher in providing an exceptional learning experience for our pupils. You will be dedicated to producing excellent outcomes for all pupils and ensuring that every one of them achieves their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a very experienced staff team where you will receive ongoing, high-quality CPD and coaching both within the academy and from the Co-op Academies Trust Professional Development Institute, in order to continue to deliver our exciting and well-developed curriculum. As a two-form entry academy, planning is shared across the year group and high-quality medium-term planning is already in place. You will be working with well-behaved, positive and enthusiastic pupils who just love to learn.
Required skills and attributes
- Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment for our pupils and their families
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and multi‑agency teams
- Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled in teaching
- Maintain excellent standards in teaching, learning, assessment, personal development and behaviour support
- Be committed to creating opportunities to enable young people to thrive
- Be forward thinking and open to new initiatives
- Have a good sense of humour and be willing to play a full part in the life of the school
What we offer
- Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust, including excellent provision for ECTs
- Employee benefi ts such as retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and much more
- Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership
- A superb school building with a flexible and creative ICT-rich working environment, stunning library facilities and impressive outdoor facilities
- The opportunity to work alongside a welcoming, friendly and supportive team
- Well-behaved, respectful and caring children
- Excellent links with the local community and beyond
Required from September 2026 (1st July 2026 for first year ECTs) this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families and become part of our dedicated academy team.
To discuss this post, please contact the Head Teacher, Emma Day, at emma.day@coopacademies.co.uk or telephone 01782 881480.
All applications to be made via Sam Recruit.
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Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff 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, and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.
In line with KCSiE 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
