Headteacher

Bader Academy, Doncaster, DN3 2EW

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed

• Closing date

  15 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Points 21 - 27

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an individual with strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to lead the next exciting phase of Bader’s journey.

Applications would be welcome from candidates in special or alternative provision schools and also those from primary or secondary mainstream schools who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs.

The successful person will have:

▪ Highly effective leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate other people;

▪ Experience of effectively leading and managing change and the ability to think strategically;

▪ A strong commitment to collaboration and partnership working;

▪ A deep understanding of how children and young people with additional needs learn and make good progress;

▪ A detailed understanding of how children and young people’s learning can be impacted by their social and emotional needs;

▪ High expectations and the ambition, drive and determination for every child and young person to ‘be the best they can be';

▪ A strong commitment to working positively and pro-actively with parents, carers and a wide range of professionals and services; and

▪ Excellent management and organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

✓ Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

✓ Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

✓ Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

✓ Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

✓ An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

✓ The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

✓ Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

✓ Flexible working policies

✓ Cycle to Work Scheme

✓ Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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

Bader Academy is part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Headteacher Job Specification - Bader Academy.pdf - 95.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bader Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 5 to 19
• School size: 120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bader Academy website
• Email address: lsuter@nexusmat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bader-special-academy

Bader Academy is a Special Needs school which opened in September 2020. It has been designed to meet the needs of children and young people, aged 5-19, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan with a primary diagnosis of Communication and Interaction Difficulties.

Arranging a visit to Bader Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lsuter@nexusmat.org.uk.

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