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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
Lunchtime Supervisor - Horton Grange Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lunchtime Supervisor 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.
Horton Grange Primary School joined Exceed Academies Trust on 1 December 2016, as one of 3 founding schools, and has been an integral part in establishing and developing the Multi Academy Trust into the successful and highly regarded organisation it is today.
Grade: Band 3, SCP2 (Actual salary £4,232 per annum)
Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, 7.9 hours per week, Term Time Only
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Friday 24 January 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: zieadh.pirveen@hortongrangeacademy.co.uk
Class Teacher - Horton Grange Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Class Teacher 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.
Horton Grange Primary School joined Exceed Academies Trust on 1 December 2016, as one of 3 founding schools, and has been an integral part in establishing and developing the Multi Academy Trust into the successful and highly regarded organisation it is today.
Grade: MPS 1-6 (dependent on experience)
Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, 32.5 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Thursday 30 January 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: zieadh.pirveen@hortongrangeacademy.co.uk
Office Manager - Holybrook Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Office 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 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 8, SCP17 - 22 (Actual salary £25,971-£28,213 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time plus 5 days
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 January 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: w/c Monday 27 January 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Assistant Headteacher - Knowleswood Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Headteacher / SENDCO 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 work under the direction of the Headteacher to formulate the aims and objectives of the school and provide strategic leadership, establish policies and manage staff and resources. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the schools SEND provisions and supporting pupils across all year groups. The role will include the development, implementation and monitoring of individual support and learning plans tailored to the needs of each pupil.
Grade: Leadership Scale L5 - L9
Permanent, 32.5 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 January 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: w/c Monday 27 January 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Office Manager - Knowleswood Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Office Manager 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 8/SO1 SCP 17-25 (Actual salary £26,633-£31,500)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time plus 10 days
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 January 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: TBC
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.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 20 January 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: w/c Monday 27 January 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Support Assistant - Baildon Glen Primary School
We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced support assistant to join us at Baildon Glen Primary School.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced support assistant to work in our inclusive organisation. Baildon Glen Primary School, part of the Exceed Academies Trust, is a busy and exciting 1 form entry primary school. 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 – 6 (Actual salary £17,272 - £17,823 per annum)
Permanent, 31.25 hours per week, term time only
Closing date for applications: Monday 27 January 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: W/B Monday 03 February 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Attendance Officer - Park Aspire AP Academy
Are you an attendance specialist requiring a new direction or maybe a dedicated school administrator prepared for a different challenge?
If so, then we would like to hear from you as a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Attendance Officer to join Park Aspire AP Academy, a 90 place Alternative Provision for pupils whose ages range from KS1 to KS3. Many of our pupils have found it difficult in mainstream schools and our aim is to help them develop a new attitude towards education by incorporating a proven system of rewards and incentives, underpinned by strong structures and boundaries so that everyone develops self-belief and sees themselves as a successful student.
Grade: Band 5/6 SCP 4 – 11 (actual salary £20,450.55 – £22,851.42)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 January 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: TBC
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Attendance Officer - Knowleswood Primary School
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Attendance Officer to join our school.
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Attendance Officer to join Knowleswood Primary School. The successful candidate will assist in the provision of high quality, professional, proficient and flexible attendance management service of all pupils within school. They will work collaboratively with the Headteacher/SLT who will provide training and allocate work when necessary, however, much of the work is self-generating.
Grade: Band 7, SCP11-17 (Actual salary £23,451 - £25,971 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days
Closing date for applications: Monday 27 January 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: W/B Monday 03 February 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Payroll Officer - Exceed Academies Trust
We are looking to appoint a permanent Payroll Officer to work within our busy central finance team, based at the Trust head office at Horton Park Primary School in Bradford. This will be a hybrid role (office and home working) but will also involve infrequent travel to our academies within Exceed Academies Trust.
Supporting the current finance team, working alongside the Chief Finance Officer, the Payroll Officer will possess a wealth of experience and knowledge to accurately advise stakeholders regarding all aspects of payroll including contractual/statutory sick pay, HMRC queries, salary calculations in line with various terms and conditions. In addition to this, the Payroll Officer will advise and support our staff with accessing their pay information via the external payroll provider’s ePayslips platform.
Grade: Band 8/S01 SCP 17-25 (£30,060 - £35,235 per annum)
Permanent, 37 hours per week, All Year Round
Closing date for applications: Monday 27 January 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: W/B Monday 03 February 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Site Manager - Cavendish Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join Cavendish Primary School.
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: Thursday 30 January 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 06 February 2025
Please return completed application forms by email to: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
Lunchtime Supervisor - Copthorne Primary School
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join Copthorne Primary School.
Copthorne Primary School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.
Grade: Band 3, SCP2 (Actual salary £3,348)
Fixed Term for 12 months, 6.25 hours per week, Term Time Only
Closing date for applications: Monday 27 January 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Friday 31 January 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*
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