Lead Teacher of RS

Lead Teacher of RS - Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Start date: September 2026 Thank you for your interest in the role of Lead Teacher of RS at Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a growing Free School in Stoke-on-Trent, an academy with bold ambitions, a clear moral purpose, and a relentless commitment to excellence for every child. Since opening in September 2024, Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams has moved rapidly from vision to reality. What began with a founding cohort of 120 Year 7 students has grown into a thriving, purposeful learning community. In September 2025, the academy proudly transitioned into its permanent, state-of-the-art building, a learning environment designed to inspire, challenge, and support pride, ambition, care and excellence. The academy will continue to grow year on year, expanding to full capacity of 1,150 students by 2030. As Lead Teacher of RS you will be instrumental in shaping the culture, curriculum, and classroom practice of your subject area at a formative stage of the academy's journey. This is a role for a leader who wants to leave a lasting legacy, someone ready to influence not just outcomes, but lives. Why Choose Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams An uncompromising commitment to professional growth At Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams, we believe that exceptional schools are built by exceptional professionals. We invest heavily in our people, offering double the standard number of training days and a rich programme of development designed to stretch, challenge, and accelerate your leadership journey. Strength through collective excellence As part of Co-op Academies Trust, you will join a powerful network of professionals united by shared values and high expectations. Support and challenge Our organisational structures are intentionally designed to remove unnecessary barriers and allow leaders to focus on what truly matters, improving teaching, learning, a