Castleford Academy Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising currently of five schools: two secondary academies, one primary academy, one junior academy and one infant academy. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a geographic cluster within Wakefield.
Castleford Academy Trust is in a period of transition which will see the Trust grow significantly with the academies within Northern Ambition Academies Trust joining the Trust on 1st February 2025
Castleford Academy Trust is committed to “working together to achieve excellence for all”. Within Castleford Academy Trust, in our pursuit of excellence, we work hard to ensure that no child is left behind. Castleford Academy Trust is an exceptional place to work and has a team of dedicated and committed staff. We strongly believe in developing and nurturing talent by providing opportunities for staff training and development.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Teacher of English to join our successful English department.
You will be:
· Able to inspire pupils of all abilities to achieve their highest potential across Key Stage 3 and 4.
· Able to generate ideas and drive initiatives.
· Committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching and have the ability to share your practice with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.
· Able to have a positive impact on the progress of both the pupils that are directly taught by you and those taught by the department.
· Able to implement intervention strategies, so that no pupil is left behind.
You will be/ have:
· An outstanding practitioner.
· Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
· Passionate about English and the education of young people.
· Committed to Castleford Academy Trust vision and values.
· Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
· Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies, promoting English as a subject.
This post would be suitable for an outstanding ECT who is looking for an excellent starting ground within a highly supportive environment or an established teacher seeking to further develop their career within an existing highly successful team.
As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.
Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed
applications should be addressed to Mr Andy Percival, Headteacher via email to
hraat@airedaleacademy.com
Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8 am Tuesday 4 February 2025
For further information on
the school, the role and how to apply please visit
or telephone Mrs Maxine Goddard-Hughes on 01977 664555