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About Co-op
Academies Trust
Co-op Academies Trust supports children and young people aged 2-19 across primary, secondary and special academies and a post 16 college throughout the North of England and the West Midlands. We give every child the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to thrive, whatever their background.
What makes our Trust unique is our sponsorship by the Co-operative Group. This close partnership gives our academies access to the expertise, values and support of one of the UK's most respected and successful businesses, helping us create even more opportunities for the children, young people and communities we serve.
Founded in 2010, the Trust is guided by co-operative values and principles and brings together primary, secondary, special academies and a post-16 college. The Trust currently comprises 12 secondary academies, 21 primary academies, 4 special academies and 1 post-16 college across Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, Staffordshire, Stoke, Wirral, Manchester, Oldham and Salford, organised into four regional hubs: Greater Manchester and Oldham, Merseyside and Salford, Staffordshire, and West Yorkshire.
Together, the Trust serves over 21,298 students (as of June 2026), with 49% eligible for Pupil Premium and 35% speaking English as an additional language.
We are committed to raising aspirations, improving outcomes for all learners, and ensuring every academy delivers high-quality education alongside opportunities beyond the classroom that enable pupils to thrive and contribute to their communities.
Ways of Being Co-op
Being Co-op is about creating an environment that celebrates difference. Somewhere both students and colleagues feel responsible, valued, empowered and trusted to do the right thing for each other and our community. Find out more below.
Do what matters most
What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.
- We all focus on doing the right things for our colleagues, students, parents and communities
- We’re straightforward. We say what we will do simply and honestly, and we do it
- We challenge when things aren’t right – we don’t look the other way
- We earn trust from each other because we always do the right thing
- We use our resources carefully, so that we can get the most from them and build a strong future together
Be yourself, always
We bring our best self to work, so that we each contribute a bit of our own unique Co-op difference, and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.
- We’re confident about who we are and know that it’s okay to be ourselves at work
- We inspire everyone to do their best because we value what they do and we lead by example
- We’re open to change and challenge. Having lots of different points of view means we can come up with better ideas
- We’re pioneering - we always look for new ways of doing things so that we get even better
- We’re authentic, so we do things the same when working alone or with the whole world watching
Show you care
We care about our Co-op, our colleagues, our members, our students, their parents and communities, now and for the future.
- We’re down to earth and we show this in all the things that we do
- We all take ownership – if we know we can make something better, then we do it
- We always make sure we do things fairly and responsibly
- We listen to people because we care about them
- We help our communities, because that’s what makes us different
Succeed together
Co-operating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together.
- We know that our team has to come first, because when we work together we will become a stronger Co-op
- We involve people, because we value their ideas
- We all contribute to making the Co-op Academies an enjoyable place to work and learn
- We respect each other for being ourselves and we know the value we each bring to our Co-op
- We support each other. We know that it’s okay to learn from our mistakes and great to share success together
Current opportunities
TEST
Employee benefits
Competitive annual
leave entitlement
Local Government
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
Co-op colleague
membership discounts
Discounted Nuffield
gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme
via salary sacrifice
Sophos Premium
antivirus
Access to eye
care vouchers
Annual flu
vaccination programme
Testimonials and feedback
Candidates considering a role with Co-op Academies Trust can hear directly from the people who know it best. Feedback from Co-op colleagues, alongside recognition from Ofsted, offers a clear picture of the Trust’s culture, values and commitment to creating environments where colleagues and pupils can thrive.
Looking for your next career move?
Are you looking for your next challenge? Submit your CV to us to be considered for one of the fantastic opportunities that are available at Co-op Academies Trust.
