Training at Co-op Academy Bebington gives you the chance to develop within an established, fully inclusive 11–18 secondary school serving a wide range of communities across the eastern Wirral. Our culture combines high expectations with genuine care, helping young people achieve academically while developing into confident, compassionate and responsible individuals.

Trainees benefit from a strong network of professional support. Staff work closely with colleagues across Co-op Academies Trust, local schools, community organisations and the Professional Development Institute, giving you access to evidence-informed practice, high-quality mentoring and a broad range of expertise. Our Enhanced Provision resource base also offers valuable insight into how pupils with complex needs can be supported successfully within a mainstream setting.

Professional growth is a priority at Bebington. You’ll take part in a robust programme of development focused on research-based teaching and learning, while gaining a full understanding of school life beyond the classroom. With strong community links, enriching opportunities for pupils and a supportive staff team, Bebington is an excellent place to build the knowledge, confidence and experience needed for a successful teaching career.

Co-op Academies Trust believes in changing the lives of young people through empowering teachers and young people to work together for a better education and a better community.

The Trust brings together expertise from across Primary, Secondary, Special and Further Education in an aim to promote excellence in all aspects of education.

Our provision is a combination of practical training, both within and outside of the classroom; a proactive and evidence-informed curriculum to build your pedagogical and subject knowledge with a further academic focus provided by university professionals. Our courses offer Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) accredited by Bright Futures SCITT, part of the Bright Futures Teaching School Hub as well as a Masters Level Qualification through the Postgraduate Certificate in Education awarded by The University of Derby (PGCE with 60 Masters Credits).

As a Trainee Teacher with Co-op Academies, you can immerse yourself in school life from day one and join a team of staff committed to delivering the highest quality learning and teaching to children across our Trust. 

If you are keen to learn from a range of professionals currently in a full time role within our placement schools, then our school-led training is the route for you. Your mentors, teachers and Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs) will support you fully, using innovative training to enable you to become a resilient, successful teacher. 

• A curriculum that grows with you, through three phases: Introductory, Developmental and Consolidation

• Weekly Learn, Explore, Apply reflection tasks – linking theory to practice

• Professional studies to boost your confidence in behaviour, planning, assessment, and SEND

• Intensive training weeks focused on things like questioning, clarity and scaffolding

• Experience across mainstream, alternative and SEND settings – plus out-of-phase experience (e.g. primary trainees spend time in secondary)