Are you ready for an exciting new chapter in your teaching career?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed Teacher to join our team from January 2027. Ideally, you will have a specialism in Humanities and/or IT, bringing your subject knowledge, creativity and passion for learning to inspire and engage our pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is looking for a fresh challenge, wants to make a real difference and is excited about being part of a team that puts children and young people at the heart of everything it does.

As a Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering engaging, creative and inspiring lessons that motivate pupils and help them achieve their full potential. You will use your knowledge and expertise to bring learning to life, encouraging curiosity, confidence and a genuine enthusiasm for education.

We are particularly interested in hearing from teachers with experience or a specialism in Humanities and IT, although we would welcome applications from talented teachers with transferable skills and a passion for developing learning across the curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching and committed to securing the best outcomes for every pupil.
• Can deliver engaging, creative and inclusive lessons.
• Ideally has a specialism in Humanities and/or IT.
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Is enthusiastic, adaptable and keen to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Coppice Academy is a welcoming, warm academy which empowers all students to recognise their potential and supports them through a personalised, interesting and achievable curriculum pathway, experiencing innovative, quality teaching and learning. All students make excellent progression from their individual starting points.

At the Coppice Academy we model our approach to a mainstream secondary academy where we encourage independence, responsibility through curriculum movement with an additional focus on an holistic approach for our student’s development. We pride ourselves on identifying a student’s individual needs as well as building on our community and family philosophy of being ready, safe, respectful and to always be the best we can be, to enable students to succeed and achieve at the Coppice.

Learning, Achieving and Growing Together is our mission statement - We believe in the abilities of our students and their successes never cease to amaze us and make us proud.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Our values—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.

Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.

We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Make a life-changing difference in one of our special schools

Our special schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places to work. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities to discover their strengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives.

Our pupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severe learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Every pupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised and celebrated.

By joining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm, compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what every child and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environment where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes an important contribution.

Whether you join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or as part of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and build a rewarding career in special education.

Join us and help transform lives, including your own.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. 

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.