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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 Teaching Assistant - Holybrook Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant 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.
We are a school with a strong ethos of learning through ‘courtesy, kindness and respect’, which underpins our fabulous curriculum. Holybrook Primary School has committed, dedicated, enthusiastic and conscientious staff who plan carefully for the different learning needs and learning styles of the children in our classes.
Grade: Band 5, SCP4-6 (Actual salary £17,963 - £18,536 per annum)
Permanent, Term Time Only, 32.5 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 04 June 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Monday 09 June 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: office@holybrookacademy.co.uk
Operations Manager - Bradford AP Academy
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join Bradford AP Academy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for organising and managing the schools administrative and office systems, including HR, finance and facilities and ensuring the smooth running of the school. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure that all relevant activities run smoothly and efficiently, supporting our commitment to delivering an outstanding education for our pupils.
Grade: Band SO1 SCP 23-25 (Actual salary £29,095-£30,724 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus 5 days
Closing date for applications: Monday 02 June 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: w/c Monday 09 June 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.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
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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