Headteacher

We’re Co-op Academy Southfield – a special academy in Bradford (BD5) and we’re looking to appoint a Headteacher to provide exceptional strategic leadership, vision and management of the academy from September 2023.

Our academy offers an outstanding, inclusive and inspirational learning experience for pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex educational and medical needs. As our Headteacher you will contribute to our continuing success playing a key role in shaping and developing Co-op Academy Southfield as an outstanding place in which to work and learn. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the operational and strategic planning of a large secondary special academy. You will lead in securing high standards that will drive continuing year on year success.

As a growing and ambitious Trust, we can also offer successful candidates’ huge opportunities for development and career progression.

 Co-op Academy Southfield is an inspiring and special place to work and learn and as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, aims to secure excellence in all aspects of its work.

The academy has many strengths including the dedicated staff who are truly committed to the pupils, their families and the community, an Ofsted ‘Good’ judgement, and countless wonderful and special students.

The academy is designated for up to 310 pupils and students with Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

We welcome interest from applicants looking to further their career in a large secondary special academy supported by a highly regarded Trust.

We would welcome interest from successful Principals/Headteachers and ambitious Deputy Heads, wanting a new challenge or a relocation (we cover some of these costs and housing is much cheaper ‘up north’). So, if you’re a dynamic and inspirational leader, committed to creating opportunities for the personal and academic growth of students with Special Educational Needs, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

For an informal discussion

about the role please contact Karine Hendley at

karine.hendley@coopacademies.co.uk

Visit southfield.coopacademies.co.uk to view our vacancies, download an application form and to find out more about us.

Benefits

What you do here really counts. And we offer a range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your wellbeing, or your family, in or outside work. From career progression and working and making a difference within your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op Academies Trust isn’t just your standard job.

We offer competitive salaries and access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, as well as travel season ticket loans, 24-hour access to free money support, and for colleagues who want to save or need help managing finances we have savings and loan products which can be deducted from your pay.

We want you to stay happy and healthy. So as a teaching colleague you’ll get the school holiday period off work. And even better, we offer a free flu vaccine, cycle to work scheme; 24-hour access to free health and wellbeing support and discounted gym membership at Nuffield gyms.

 We also offer a 10% discount on Co-op branded Food, with regular increased promotional discounts and offers at various points in the year.

How to apply

Visit southfield.coopacademies.co.uk to view our vacancies, download an application form. Completed applications should be emailed to recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk before the closing date and time.  

Closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 25th April 2023

Interviews: 2nd, 3rd and 4th May 2023