Key Role Information

Salary
Actual salary £32916 - £45352
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
23/01/2026 15:30
Interview
29 January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main Pay Range | M1 - M6
Department
Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 1
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

At Co-op Academy Nightingale, we are more than just a school; we are a community. We are passionate about providing a dynamic learning environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We believe our colleagues are the heartbeat of our academy, fostering curiosity and a lifelong love for learning.

We are seeking a highly motivated Teacher with the confidence and enthusiasm to ensure our pupils achieve academic success while enjoying a truly fantastic education.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply – we offer a supportive environment to launch your career.


The Role: What are we looking for?

We want an educator who loves their job and takes pride in every lesson. You should be:

  • An Exceptional Practitioner: A qualified teacher with a track record of success in behaviour management and academic achievement.
  • A Team Player: Someone who enjoys collaborating to promote excellence across the whole school.
  • Driven & Organized: Motivated to do your best, with the organizational skills to thrive in a challenging, rewarding environment.
  • Relationship Focused: Able to maintain excellent bonds with parents and multi-agency networks.
  • Energetic: Equipped with a good sense of humour and the "boundless energy" required for primary education.


Our Values: The Co-op Way

At Nightingale, we don’t just teach values; we live them. Our ‘Ways of Being’ guide everything we do:

  • Succeed together
  • Do what matters most
  • Be yourself, always
  • Show you care

As part of the Co-op Academies Trust, we are committed to Self-help, Self-responsibility, Equality, Equity, Democracy, and Solidarity. If these values resonate with you, you will fit right in.


Why Join Co-op Academy Nightingale?

We recognize the vital role you play in our success and offer a wide range of benefits:

  • 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!


Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

About Us

Co-op Academy Nightingale

Poppy Lewis

nigh.head.teacher@coopacademies.co.uk

Stanley Road Harehills
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7AX

Safeguarding Information

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.