Assistant Headteacher – Knowleswood Primary School

Application closing date: 03/02/2025 Location: Bradford Salary Scale: L5 – L9 (Actual Salary £54,939-£60,644) Package: Permanent, Full-Time Hours of work: 32.5 per week Job category/type: Schools Job description Location: Knowleswood Primary School A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Headteacher to join Knowleswood Primary School. 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. In addition, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the school’s accelerated improvement journey by driving high standards of teaching, learning, and leadership. Knowleswood 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 led by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT. The successful candidate will: Support strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure effective use of budgets and resources. Have a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress. Be dedicated to sharing responsibilities for raising standards. Have knowledge and clear understanding of the statutory framework for education as well as new and innovative developments within education. Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to create a supportive learning environment. Manage classroom behavior and create a positive, inclusive learning atmosphere. Assist in the school’s accelerated improvement journey. We can offer: A calm and purposeful learning environment. Children who are enthusiastic to learn. PPA time with year group colleagues. Supportive leadership, trustees, staff, and parents. Fantastic outdoor facilities. Opportunities for further development and training. A healthy work-life balance. The essential requirements of this role are: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies. Commitment to ongoing professional development. For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact the school on 01274 778177. Further details about our school can also be found on our website

https://www.knowleswood.co.uk . If you are interested in applying for this role, please go to

https://www.exceedacademiestrust.co.uk/jobs . CVs or applications via Indeed will not be accepted. Closing date: 9am, Monday 3 February 2025 Interview date: w/c Monday 10th February 2025 To start ASAP Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period. 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 Dawnay Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 9LQ

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