- 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
Headteacher
More than one location, Nexus Multi Academy Trust13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be confirmed
Closing date
15 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- 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
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Nexus Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- lsuter@nexusmat.org.uk
Founded in 2016, Nexus Multi Academy Trust has a family of schools across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.
Our vision, “Learning together, to be the best we can be,” drives everything we do.
It reflects our commitment to collaboration and school improvement — not just for the children and young adults we serve, but also for our employees, partners, and the wider communities we support.
At Nexus MAT, we believe in creating opportunities for everyone to thrive, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared success.
School Details
Bader Academy
Arranging a visit to Nexus Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lsuter@nexusmat.org.uk.
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