Care and Wellbeing Team Administrator - 37

Salary scale & range - Band 8 SCP 17 - 22; FTE £31,022 to £33,699;

Location - Bradford, West Yorkshire

Start of employment date: As soon as possible

Co-op Academy Southfield (11-19 special school) is looking for a skilled Care & Wellbeing Team Administrator to join our Safeguarding/Care and Wellbeing Team as soon as possible at Band 8 SCP , 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 4 weeks.

If you are a compassionate, patient and an individual who is genuinely committed to supporting our SEND students with excellent organisational and administrative skills, and can work calmly in a busy, sometimes emotionally demanding school environment then we would love to hear from you.

The Care & Wellbeing Team Administrator will work under the guidance of the Care and Wellbeing Director to provide a high-quality, professional, proficient, and confidential administrative support to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Team. The post-holder will be responsible for maintaining meticulous records and ensuring that all sensitive documentation aligns with current regulatory standards. By managing calendars and coordinating meetings, they ensure that the team can respond swiftly to the needs of vulnerable individuals.

For further detailed information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Should you have any questions in regards to this role, or would like an informal discussion with the manager please contact Taslim Afzal via email to:

Co-op Academy Southfield is part of The Co-op Academies Trust and is co-located with Co-op Academy Grange, a mainstream secondary Academy in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Co-op Academy Southfield caters for over 350 students and we are one of the largest special schools in the country. We have on-site support from other professionals including Speech and Language Therapists, the School Nursing team, Physiotherapy teams as well as support from Social Care and other services. We enjoy close links with education, leisure, sporting and commercial organisations across the locality and we are keen to actively promote these partnerships for the benefit of the children in our care.

Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community. It is responsible for thirty-eight Academies across Greater Manchester, Staffordshire & Merseyside and West Yorkshire with the Co-op acting as the sponsor.

• Competitive Salaries, pension schemes and recognised continuous service
• A superb and comprehensive range of CPD activities to further develop your career
• Access to counselling services & Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• Free access to our 'Health Assured' a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Wisdom - our Health & Wellbeing app to support your well being on the go
• Free flu vaccinations and eye tests with money towards glasses
• You'll get being a Co-op member, you'll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 30% discount on most Co-op branded products and 10% from non-branded products
• Co-operative discounts and flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme, insurance & legal, season tickets, funeral care benefit)
• 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)

How to Apply:

To apply please complete your application via the Trust website

Recruitment selection date: Wednesday 25th March 2026

Co-op Academies Trust is 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.

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 with appropriate children and/or adults barred list check if necessary. A person who is included in the children or adults barred list commits an offence if they engage in regulated activity from which they are barred.

We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment 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, and the Ways of Being Co-op.

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

Relevant safeguarding qualification and/or training desirable

Co-op Academy Southfield

El Todd Southfield

Haycliffe Lane

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD5 9ET

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.