Key Role Information

Salary
Actual salary £58,569 - £64,691
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/01/2026 15:30
Interview
2 February 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Leadership Group | L6 - L10
Department
Senior Leadership Team
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

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.

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.





About Us

Co-op Academy Nightingale

Poppy Lewis

nigh.head.teacher@coopacademies.co.uk

Stanley Road Harehills
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7AX

Safeguarding Information

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.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.