Head of School

Co-op Academy Princeville, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2AH

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L16 - L20 | £75,049 - £82,654

Head of School job summary

At Co-op Academy Princeville, we are passionate about providing a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that our colleagues are key to fostering a love for learning and curiosity in our students.

The scope of the role will be determined by negotiation with both the Executive Headteacher and, where necessary, Regional Director and could include detailed specifics within any area but as a general guide, the Head of School position will encompass:

• The vast majority of all operational matters at the academy, including managing all locally accountable systems relating to the daily running of the academy (for example, but not exclusively, quality of education, behaviour, attendance, communication, building management etc)
• Being the key driver for the strategic vision for the academy, subject to challenge and support from the Executive Headteacher and Regional Director
• Leading on academy improvement initiatives and being accountable for the impact of these on all aspects of performance, including pupils’ achievement, attendance, behaviour and stakeholders’ views
• Being the direct point of contact for the Academy Governing Council (AGC)
• The line management, development and performance management of staff.
• The scheme of delegation in the Academy details the roles and responsibilities of the ‘Principal’. The Head of School should assume these responsibilities to be theirs unless otherwise agreed with the Executive Headteacher.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More! 

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

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 Academy Princeville is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an enhanced check with the DBS.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
In line with KCSiE 2022, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

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 Princeville

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 459 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Co-op Academy Princeville website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/co-op-academy-princeville

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