Are you in your final year of a STEM degree and starting to think about your future?

If you want a career where your subject knowledge makes a real difference every day, teacher training with Co-op Academies Trust could be your perfect next step.

Why Teach STEM with Co-op?

We’re looking for scientists, mathematicians, and designers who have a strong moral code and are passionate about improving the life chances of young people. Our school-based secondary teacher training routes are available in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Design & Technology.

From day one, you’ll be immersed in school life, gaining hands-on experience while being supported by expert subject mentors.

Incredible Financial Support

We know that training to teach is a big step, so we offer some of the best financial incentives available:

• Up to £29,000 Tax-Free Bursary

• Funded Training: You will get a Chromebook, £100 Co-op food voucher and you can apply for help with your travel costs.

• Get Paid Early: You can start your journey before the summer and get paid from 1 July.

Why Co-op Academies?

We don’t just train you; we support you for your whole career. We call this our "Recruit to Retain" model.

• A Future with Us: We’re proud that 8 out of 10 of our trainees stay with us to build their careers.

• Choose Your School: We have 38 academies across the North of England, serving diverse communities in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Merseyside, and Staffordshire.

• Hands-on Training: You’ll be in the classroom from day one, supported by expert subject mentors.

• Free Tech: Every trainee gets a brand-new Google Chromebook to use during the course and keep once they finish.

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Ready to start your journey?

Don’t wait—our places fill up quickly. Click the link below to find our course on the DfE website and start your application today.

 

 

 

 

Learn more about our ITT courses, Trust and values

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The "Co-op Way"

When you join us, you’re joining an ethical organisation that puts people first. Our "Ways of Being" guide everything we do:

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

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Frequently asked questions.

Where are the 38 academies located in the North?

 

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A Note on Your Application

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