Jodie Bates
Assistant Principal - Quality of Education & All Through Experiences
I qualified with a degree in English Language with Sociology from the University of Sunderland and following this completed a PGCE in Primary Education. During my PGCE, I completed a two week work experience placement at Bradford Academy secondary and found that I really enjoyed working in secondary. Following this, I applied for a job as an NQT to be a Core teacher and started working at Bradford Academy in 2013. Since then I have taken on a range of roles within the academy including DoPL of Core, Head of English, Head of Year 7 & Transition, Assistant Principal for KS3 and most recently Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning. Alongside this role I teach English to students ranging from year 7 to year 11.
In my role, I aim to ensure all learners have access to purposeful, engaging lessons and that we maintain high expectations of what all our learners can achieve. I support new staff in their induction at Bradford Academy and for many in their first years as teachers ensuring they get the training required to live our vision for all learners allowing them to become a ‘shining light’ in their community. Furthermore, I lead on literacy alongside our Literacy Lead ensuring literacy is a priority for all to equip our learners with the skills needed in later life whilst working alongside our LRC manager to create a love of reading amongst our learners.
My ambition is that learners feel safe, valued and part of the community at Bradford Academy whilst becoming well-rounded, driven and kind individuals ready for the world beyond school. I want all of our students to have access to a range of opportunities and experiences throughout their time at school that will truly equip them in reaching their full potential.
