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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
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
SEND Teacher - Holybrook Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Class Teacher to join Holybrook Primary School in the Horizons Centre, SEMH Resourced Provision.
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 are now looking to recruit a highly skilled Class Teacher who is passionate about educating children with SEMH needs.
We opened our Resourced Provision in September 2020. It is a new provision which replaces our behaviour centre, as the district’s needs have changed, to meet the needs of this growing population within the city of Bradford. Experience, knowledge and/or passion for teaching pupils with SEMH needs is desired for this role. You will be joining an experienced team who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting our children’s needs.
Grade: MPS 1-6 (Plus allowances SEN/TLR)
Permanent, Full-Time, To start ASAP or September 2025
Closing date for applications: Friday 20 June 2025 at 9:30am
Interview Date: w/c Monday 23 June 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: office@holybrookacademy.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
Please return completed application forms by email to: office@cottingleyvillageacademy.co.uk
Teaching Assistant - Horton Grange Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Teaching Assistant (TA) – Fixed Term to join Horton Grange Primary School.
Horton Grange Primary School is a 3-form entry primary school for children aged 2-11 years, which has an excellent reputation within the local and wider community. We have a recent positive OFSTED report which graded the school as good or outstanding in all areas. We have an excellent track record of supporting staff in developing their careers.
Grade: Band 4 SCP3-4 (actual salary £17,631- £17,908 per annum)
Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, 32.4 hours per week, Term Time Only, To start September 2025
Closing date for applications: Friday 20 June 2025 (noon)
Interview Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: zieadh.pirveen@hortongrangeacademy.co.uk
Cover Supervisor - Appleton Academy
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Primary Cover Supervisor to join Appleton Academy.
The role of Cover Supervisor is vital in ensuring positive outcomes and safety of all our children. The successful candidate will deliver high quality classroom supervision, ensuring pupils remain engaged and manage classroom behaviour. The role may involve supporting specific children with additional needs.
Grade: Band 7 SCP11-17 (Actual salary £22,183 - £24,567 per annum)
Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 days, To start September 2025
Closing date for applications: Friday 20 June 2025 at 10am
Interview Date: w/c Monday 30 June 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk
Primary Teacher of Key Stage 2 - Appleton Academy
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Primary KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join Appleton Academy.
The primary phase is two form entry with classes from Nursery to Year 6. We have an outstanding early years provision, providing strong foundations for our children to flourish. As a team we are determined to provide the best possible education to our pupils. We are an inclusive school, both in terms of our intake and in terms of the education and support we want to offer to pupils of all backgrounds, to help them reach their true potential.
Grade: MPS/UPS dependant on experience
32.5 hours per week, To start September 2025, Fixed Term until 31 August 2026
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Monday 30 June 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk
Office Manager - Park Aspire AP Academy
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Office Manager to join Park Aspire AP Academy.
The successful candidate will be working in a fully inclusive Alternative Provision 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: S01 SCP23 – 25 (actual salary £29,829 - £31,500 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 10 days
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 01 July 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday 09 July 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.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
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Copthorne Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join Copthorne Primary School.
Copthorne is a busy and exciting two-form entry primary school for children aged 2 to 11. At Copthorne, we believe that there are no limits on learning and are committed to maintaining our high standards and highly effective community partnerships. We have an excellent reputation within the local and wider community and an outstanding track record of supporting staff to grow and develop their careers.
Grade: Band 8 SCP17 – SCP22 (Actual salary £22,232 - £24,150 per annum)
Fixed Term 31 August 2026, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Closing date for applications: Thursday 26 June 2025
Interview Date: Monday 30 June 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: stacey.hardcastle@copthorneacademy.co.uk
Site Manager - Copthorne Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join Copthorne Primary School.
Copthorne is a busy and exciting two-form entry primary school for children aged 2 to 11. At Copthorne, we believe that there are no limits on learning and are committed to maintaining our high standards and highly effective community partnerships. We have an excellent reputation within the local and wider community and an outstanding track record of supporting staff to grow and develop their careers.
Grade: Band 7 SCP11 – SCP17 (Actual salary £27,269 - £30,060 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, All Year Round
Closing date for applications: Monday 30 June at 9am
Interview Date: Friday 04 July 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: stacey.hardcastle@copthorneacademy.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
Administrator
Grade: Band 5 SCP5 (£24,790 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 02 July and Thursday 03 July 2025
To start: 01 September 2025
Please return completed application forms to Jacqueline Robson in the school office
Level 3 Family Support Worker with SEND Experience
Grade: Band 7 SCP11-14 (depending on experience)
Fixed Term to 22 May 2026 (Maternity Cover), 29.5 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 02 July and Thursday 03 July 2025
To start: 01 September 2025
Please return completed application forms to Jacqueline Robson in the school office
Level 3 2-Year-Old Provision Lead Practitioner
Grade: Band 8 SCP18 (£30,559 per annum)
Fixed Term to 31 August 2026 (Maternity Cover), 34.5 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 02 July and Thursday 03 July 2025
To start: 01 September 2025
Please return completed application forms to Jacqueline Robson in the school office
