Assistant Headteacher

Co-op Academy Nightingale, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7AX

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter; however, a September start will be considered for the right candidate.

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 12:30pm

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary £58,569 - £64,691

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Lead the Learning. Shape the Future.

Assistant Headteacher (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum) Co-op Academy Nightingale, Leeds L6 – L10 | 0.4 Teaching Commitment

Are you ready to be the architect of an exceptional curriculum?

At Co-op Academy Nightingale, we don’t just teach; we empower. We are looking for a visionary leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive the quality of education across our vibrant, multicultural primary school in East Leeds.

Why Nightingale?

• Impact Where it Matters: Lead a language-rich curriculum for a diverse community that truly values education.
• The Co-op Way: Work in a culture defined by our "Ways of Being"—where we succeed together and show we care.
• Career Catalyst: Benefit from the massive professional network and CPD opportunities of the Co-op Academies Trust.
• Balance: A strategic leadership role with a 0.4 teaching commitment, allowing you to stay connected to the classroom while leading from the front.
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We are looking for someone who is:

• A "pedagogical powerhouse" with a proven track record of raising standards.
• An expert coach who can inspire and develop teachers at all stages of their careers.
• A collaborative leader who lives and breathes Co-op values.

Ready to fly with the Nightingales? Join a "Good" school on its journey to greatness.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to Co-operative values and principles.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Co-op Academy Nightingale

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 407 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Co-op Academy Nightingale website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/co-op-academy-nightingale

Co-op Academy Nightingale is an inspiring place to work and learn, as part of the Co-op
Academies Trust, Nightingale aims to secure excellence in all aspects of its work. It is one
of thirty schools in the Trust, and one of thirteen in West Yorkshire. All schools in the Trust
demonstrate a strong commitment to cooperative values and principles. It is therefore
vital that applicants are willing to fully embrace these, embedding them into the learning
experiences for pupils and using them to drive up academic standards further. The Trust
is a successful and highly collaborative partnership of schools committed to raising the
educational ambitions of the communities it serves.

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