Copley Academy are excited to be joining Dixons Academies Trust from 1 March 2026, at which point our academy will be renamed Dixons Pennine Academy.
We are seeking to recruit an energetic and inspiring Primary or Secondary Teacher to teach in our Alternative Resource Provision.
This fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the team of Copley Academy and make a real difference in the lives of the area’s most vulnerable young people. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team in our Alternative Resource Provision. As an excellent teacher, you will have all round knowledge of the relevant subjects and curriculum for KS3 and KS4, experience of teaching pupils with a range of vulnerabilities, challenging behaviour or SEND, and above all, have the desire and drive to see the most vulnerable young people in society succeed.
The successful candidate will have the ability to:
* Nurture, engage and educate pupils who face barriers to learning by providing a range of high-quality educational programmes, helping to make positive changes in the lives of young people and ensuring the best possible educational outcomes.
* Help our pupils to make positive behaviour choices and become independent learners with positive futures.
* Be an energetic, highly resilient and adaptable individual with excellent creativity and flexibility of thinking to ensure challenges are met and problems are solved.
* Have a high level of understanding of SEMH, SEND, safeguarding, equality and fairness are as important as a good sense of humour, openness and compassion; all of which will be needed in this role to support our young people through these challenging times.
* Have the ability to communicate effectively with parents and outside agencies is essential.
* A strong academic background with the ability to teach to GCSE
* A demonstrable track record in leading student progress
* Evidence of impact using quality first teaching
* Evidence of ambition and a commitment to continuing professional development
* The desire to maximise the performance of all students and the very best progress for all
The post is suitable for a newly qualified member of the profession or an experienced and successful teacher seeking an opportunity to work in a friendly and highly purposeful environment. We welcome applications from colleagues across primary or secondary sector.
Why choose Dixons Academies Trust?
Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all-throughs and a standalone sixth form.
* We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.
* We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
* We have launched a bold flexible working policy to give our teachers more time back.
* We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive.
* We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning.
* We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
* We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload.
* We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking.
* We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).
* Within our communities, we work together to establish joyful, rigorous, high performing schools which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital.
* By the age of 18, we want every students to have the choice of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.
Full details of this role can be found in the and person specification.
Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 09.00am
Interviews will take place the first week in March 2026
If you require any further information about our Academy or wish to discuss the role further, please contact Jayne McMillan, Business and Operations Manager on 0161 338 6684.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.