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Exceed Academies Trust has an excellent reputation within the local and wider community and we are proud to lead the Exceed Teaching School Hub, supporting all schools in Bradford. We also boast an Outstanding School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provision and lead the Bradford SAFE and AP Taskforces, as well as possessing an exceptional track record of supporting staff to grow and develop their careers.
Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. 
We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
Exceed Academies Trust's Equity, Diversity, and Belonging (EDB) Strategy aims to create an inclusive environment where all staff and students feel valued and respected. The strategy focuses on improving representation and belonging, fostering an inclusive culture, providing training and support, and ensuring the curriculum promotes equity and diversity. Key actions include modelling inclusive behaviours, offering professional development on unconscious bias and allyship, and embedding diversity into the curriculum. By addressing unconscious biases, supporting a diverse workforce, and promoting a culturally responsive curriculum, the Trust seeks to cultivate a community that champions equity, diversity, and belonging.
Our current vacancies
Experienced School Based Administrators
(Salary variable based on experience)
We are always interested in speaking to experienced School based Administrators who would be able to support our schools, either on a temporary or permanent basis. If you have school office based admin experience and you are a looking for a new challenge, please complete the application form below.
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Lunchtime Supervisor - Appleton Academy
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join us at Appleton Academy. The position is offered at 1.5 hours per day to be worked between the hours of 11:30am and 1:45pm (7.5 hours per week) with the potential for additional hours. The successful candidate will join an existing team of Lunchtime Assistants and will work closely with the Primary Staff during lunchtime hours.
You will be responsible for supervising children at lunchtime, both whilst eating and in the play area, leading play activities and ensuring the safety, well-being and good behaviour of all pupils. Appleton Academy is a vibrant two-form entry primary school for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
Grade: Band 4, SCP 3 - 4 (Actual salary £3,861 - £3,925)
Permanent, 7.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk
Teaching Assistant - Knowleswood Primary School
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our school.
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join Knowleswood Primary School. The successful candidate will be required to support pupils with a range of needs within a fully inclusive primary school environment. The successful candidate will be part of a well-established and growing team of staff who work hard to ensure that all our children are included, engaged and inspired to be their best. They will work collaboratively with a range of other professionals to ensure that all students access a relevant, meaningful, and exciting education.
Grade: Band 5, SCP 4 – 6 (Actual salary £18,434 - £19,023 per annum)
Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Lunchtime Supervisor - Knowleswood Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join Knowleswood Primary School.
The successful candidate will be working in a fully inclusive primary school setting. They will be required to supervise children over lunchtime, supporting their social skills and facilitating play opportunities. The successful candidate will be part of a well-established and growing team of staff who work hard to ensure that all our children are included, engaged and inspired to be their best.
Grade: Band 3, SCP2 (Actual salary £4,286.21 per annum)
Permanent, 8 hours per week, term time only
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Site Manager - Holybrook Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join Holybrook Primary School.
Holybrook Primary School is a happy, lively, caring school at the heart of the vibrant, strong Eccleshill village community. We are fortunate to have large, airy classrooms in our school and our outside grounds are extensive and beautiful. Holybrook and Horizons was recently judged to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and is now looking to recruit a highly skilled person to join the team.
The Site Manager plays a key role at the school. You will be working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Chief Estates Officer to not only manage the security of the building but to take a pro-active role in the maintenance and management of our school site and ensure that the school complies with all requirements of Health and Safety and risk management.
Grade: Band 7 SCP 11-17 (£27,269 - £30,060 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, All Year Round
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 March 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: w/c Monday 24 March 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Administrator - Bradford AP Academy
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administrator to join Bradford Alternative Provision Academy.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of administration systems to support teaching and learning on site and across all BAPA sites. In addition, the successful candidate will provide general reception duties such as answering telephone calls, producing documents and updating databases to support the Central Team with HR and financial information.
Grade: Band 6, SCP6 – SCP11 (Actual salary £18,536-£20,072 per annum)
Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Closing date for applications: Monday 17 March 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Friday 21 March 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Nursery Lunchtime Supervisor - Cottingley Village Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join Cottingley Village Primary School.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to work in our inclusive organisation. Cottingley Village Primary School, part of the Exceed Academies Trust, is a busy and exciting 2 form entry primary school with a resourced provision for children with SEMH. We believe that there are no limits on learning and are committed to maintaining our high standards and our highly effective community partnerships. The successful candidate will be a dedicated and motivated member of the lunchtime team, working effectively across the lunchtime period.
Grade: Band 3, SCP2 (actual salary £4,018.32 per annum)
Permanent, 7.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Closing date for applications: Monday 24 March 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 01 April 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: maria.symonds@cottingleyvillageacademy.co.uk
Administrative Assistant - Cottingley Village Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Office Administration Assistant to join Cottingley Village Primary School.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Office Administration Assistant to work in our inclusive organisation. Cottingley Village Primary School, part of the Exceed Academies Trust, is a busy and exciting 2 form entry primary school with a resourced provision for children with SEMH. We believe that there are no limits on learning and are committed to maintaining our high standards and our highly effective community partnerships.
Grade: Band 5, SCP4 – SCP6 (Actual salary £19,345-£19,962 per annum)
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only
Closing date for applications: Monday 24 March 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 01 April 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: maria.symonds@cottingleyvillageacademy.co.uk
SEN and Learning Support Manager - Appleton Academy
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEN and Learning Support Manager to join Appleton Academy.
The successful candidate will work under the line management of the Deputy Head Teacher for SEN and Learning Support to manage the learning support provision and support programmes, which enable access to learning for children and young people.
Grade: P01, SCP27 - SCP30 (Actual salary £33,109 - £35,324 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 10 days
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 March 2025 at 10am
Interview Date: Wednesday 24 March 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk
Pastoral Support Manager - Appleton Academy
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pastoral Support Manager to join Appleton Academy.
The successful candidate will manage the integration of pupils with special needs who are reluctant to engage in lessons and equip them with the skills necessary to succeed. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to liaise with other mainstream environments or alternative provisions to provide enhanced provision.
Grade: P01, SCP27 - SCP30 (Actual salary £33,109 - £35,324 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 10 days
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 March 2025 at 10am
Interview Date: Wednesday 24 March 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk
Exam Invigilator - Appleton Academy
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Exam Invigilators to join Appleton Academy.
The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of examinations, supervise students during examinations, ensure all procedures are followed and maintain the integrity of the exams. The successful applicant would be ideally available to work during the peak exam periods of November, January, March, May and June.
Grade: SPOT (£12.21 per hour)
Casual/Adhoc basis
Closing date for applications: We are recruiting immediately for the upcoming GCSE peak exams period of May and June 2025, however, recruitment is also ongoing all year round.
Interview Date: Ongoing interview dates.
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk
Opportunities with Partners
*Please be aware that these vacancies are with other organisations that we work with but are not part of the Exceed Academies Trust*
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