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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.

Recruitment and Retention Strategy

Equity, Diversity and Belonging Strategy

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.

Application Form

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

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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.

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Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk

SEND Support Assistant - Cottingley Village Primary School

4 new and exciting opportunities have arisen for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to join Cottingley Village Primary School working either 1:1 with a child with SEND needs or within the resourced provision for pupils with SEMH.

Cottingley Village Primary School is an inclusive, popular, friendly school. It has a forward thinking, dedicated and mutually supportive team and offers high standards of behaviour and relationships at all levels. The school opened a school led Resourced Provision for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs in 2008.

Grade: Band 5, SCP 4-6 (actual salary £16,581-£17,110 per annum)

Permanent / Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, 30 hours per week, To start September 2025

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 02 July 2025 at 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 10 July 2025

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Please return completed application forms by email to: office@cottingleyvillageacademy.co.uk

Learning and Behaviour Assistant - Park Aspire AP Academy

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced Learning and Behaviour Assistants to join Park Aspire AP Academy.

The successful candidate will need to understand the complex emotional, social and behavioural needs of KS1, KS2 and KS3 pupils, and will be required to cope with highly complex problems, particularly in child protection and challenging behaviours. Some of our pupils are involved in high risk-taking activities and may lead chaotic lifestyles or suffer from neglect, forms of abuse, be witness to domestic violence and experience family upheaval. Pupils need to be treated sympathetically and with sensitivity in light of their difficulties they face and be helped to overcome those barriers to succeed.

Grade: Band 7 SCP11 – SCP17 (Actual salary £20,998 - £25,310 per annum)

Permanent, 34 and 37 hours per week available, Term Time Only

Closing date for applications: Friday 04 July 2025 at 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 10 July 2025 and Friday 11 July 2025

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Application Form

Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk

Attendance Administrator - Appleton Academy

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Attendance Administrator to join Appleton Academy.

The person appointed to this post will occupy a key role within the Academy, supporting a cutting-edge learning facility for students and staff. The successful candidate will work closely with the Attendance Leader in promoting good attendance and follow up absences with parents, as well as working with the Heads of Year and Assistant, Heads of Year to enable them to deliver excellent pastoral care.

Grade: Band 5, SCP 4 - 6 (Actual salary £20,987 - £21,657)

37 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only Plus 5 Days

Closing date for applications: Thursday 03 July 2025 at 10am

Interview Date: w.c. Monday 07 July 2025

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Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk

Primary Teaching Assistant - Appleton Academy

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join Appleton Academy.

The primary role of the teaching assistant is to support teachers in raising the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. This role involves assisting with the preparation of teaching materials, assisting classroom management and helping to create a positive learning environment.

Grade: Band 5 SCP 4-6 (Actual salary £17,963 - £18,536 per annum)

32.5 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only

Closing date for applications: Friday 04 July 2025 at 9am

Interview Date: w/c Monday 07 July 2025

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Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk

Nursery Teacher - Knowleswood Primary School

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursery Teacher to join Knowleswood Primary School.

The successful candidate will be required to teach children within our newly developed early years provision; planned investment in the coming academic year will further enhance the provision. The successful candidate will be part of a well-established and growing team of staff who are committed and work hard to ensure that all our children are included, engaged and inspired to be their best, whilst working collaboratively with the Leadership team to ensure a relevant, meaningful, and exciting education for all pupils.

Grade: MPS/UPS (dependant on experience)

Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, 32.5 hours per week, To start September 2025

Closing date for applications: Monday 07 July 2025 at 9am

Interview Date: Friday 11 July 2025

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Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant - Knowleswood Primary School

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, hard-working, dedicated and friendly Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join Knowleswood Primary School.

Knowleswood Primary School is a two-form entry primary school for children aged 3-11 years old. All staff at Knowleswood Primary School and Exceed Academies Trust are committed to supporting our children and the local community, whilst going above and beyond to provide an environment for learning and personal development to overcome individual challenges and allows opportunities for children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

The successful candidate will be working in a fully inclusive primary school setting. They will be required to ensure the smooth running of the school office, which has direct involvement with staff, pupils and parents, and deliver high quality and professional support to all departments of the school. They will be the key point of contact for the school and will be required to foster good relationships, both internally and externally.

Grade: Band 5, SCP 4-6 (Actual Salary £18,434.91 to £19,023.74 per annum)

Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus 5 Days

Closing date for applications: Friday 12 July 2025 at 9am

Interview Date: w.c. 14 July 2025

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Application Form

Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.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*

Canterbury Nursery School (3 current roles)

Basil Street, Bradford, BD5 9HL

Canterbury Nursery School is an outstanding, inclusive school based in the heart of the Canterbury estate in Bradford, West Yorkshire. We have an integrated specialist provision for children with SEND. We welcome all children and their families sensitively and positively. Each child is important to us and our dedicated team of staff work hard to provide the highest quality education alongside bespoke support for parents and carers so that every child can make accelerated progress in all areas of their learning.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, professional and dedicated new members to our team into various roles. Candidates must enjoy the challenge of working with children, including those with SEND and some of the most disadvantaged families in Bradford