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Join the Revolution

This July, join the revolution that is our joint Trust production of the epic musical – Les Miserables!  Telling the story of one man’s journey of redemption and set against a backdrop of poverty, crime, love, rebellion and death – this show really has something for everyone.  Set to Boublil and Schönberg’s sweeping score, and performed with a live orchestra – our students will bring Les Miserables to life on the stage of the Academy Theatre with flair and passion.  Don’t miss your chance to be part of the revolution – come and join us and ‘hear the people sing’ this July.

Tickets are just £8/£5 and can be purchased by visiting https://theatre.cam.coop/whats-on

“Do you hear the distant drums?”

Well – that could be the sound of our first ever Trust production of the smash hit musical Les Miserables drawing closer!  This July, students from all nine of our Greater Manchester academies are coming together to perform this spectacular show in the Academy Theatre at Co-op Academy Manchester.  Accompanied by a full orchestra and with impressive set and technical design, this show is not to be missed.  Tickets are already on sale and are moving fast.  The show runs from Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th July with performances starting at 7.30pm (and 2.30pm & 7.30pm on Saturday).  Tickets are just £8 (adults) and £5 (concessions).  What better way to support our fantastic students, to witness our first ever joint production and have a great night out! 

Tickets can be purchased online by visiting https://theatre.cam.coop/whats-on

Co-op Academies Trust has been chosen by the Department for Education to run paid Teaching Internships in STEM and Languages across it’s Greater Manchester academies.

Postgraduate teacher recruitment in 2022-23 was 29% below the Government’s target. This was mainly driven by low recruitment for secondary teachers, where only 59% of trainees needed were recruited. 

As part of a renewed drive to encourage graduates to go into teaching, the Government is revamping their approach. 

Teaching Internships were first introduced a number of years ago, but all providers had to reapply for accreditation this year. The subject focus was also widened to include Chemistry and Foreign Languages. 

Co-op Academies Trust was accredited as a new provider in 2022, joining legacy providers across the region. The trust has 38 Teaching Internships across its 6 Greater Manchester Secondary Schools, in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computing and MFL

With Teaching Internships, graduates get the opportunity to experience a range of activities to help them get a feel for school life.

The experience provides undergraduates interested in teaching a unique paid teaching experience to help them decide if teaching is the right career choice for them.  

Internships last for 3 weeks and start from Monday 19th June- Friday 7th July 2023.

Internships taking place at:
Co-op Academy Manchester
Co-op Academy North Manchester
Co-op Academy Failsworth
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Co-op Academy Swinton
Co-op Academy Walkden

Interns are paid £300 per-week whilst they gain new skills and insights into the teaching profession.

Co-op Academies Trust Teacher Training provision was set up to address the shortfall in teacher recruitment as well as retain more practitioners into the profession.

Teaching internships play an important role in preparing future teachers for a fulfilling and successful career in teaching. 

Find out more about our paid Teaching Internships

Co-op Academies Trust works in partnership with University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Salford, Bright Futures SCITT and Associated Merseyside Partnership SCITT.

“At Co-op Academies Trust we are looking to develop outstanding teachers who will deliver the best possible education for all of our pupils and students. The Teaching Internship Programme allows us to introduce potential teachers to the profession whilst they are studying and then support them with their continued ‘Get into Teaching’ journey onto our School Direct ITT Programme.

“Over the 3 weeks, our interns will receive opportunities to immerse themselves within the profession, give them an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher, provide them with the opportunity to work with and teach students, develop their subject and pedagogical knowledge and guide them on applying for initial teacher training.”- Andy Gibson, Head of Initial Teacher Training, Co-op Academies Trust

The deadline to apply is Friday 10th March 2023.

If you’re thinking of applying, get in touch- https://forms.gle/1LgkvFv2XM8TqaK4A

On Wednesday 14th December, we are welcoming our students to join us in wearing their Christmas jumpers in support of the Save the Children Charity. We will also be serving a festive lunch at the Academy. Save the Children have helped 45 million children across the world get the medicine, good food and education they need. If students would like to wear their Christmas jumper, a donation of £1 can be made through ParentPay.

The uniform code for the 14th December is as follows:

• Christmas jumpers can be worn instead of a school jumper and blazer. 
• All other items of uniform (shirt, tie, skirt/trousers etc.) must be in line with the school’s uniform policy. 
• If you choose not to wear a Christmas jumper then you must come in your full uniform with blazer as usual.
• Christmas jumpers only please – no sports hoodies will be allowed. If these are worn, parents will be contacted to bring your blazer in.