Teacher of Geography (PT hours considered)

Teacher of Geography

MPS/UPS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Geography Teacher to join our Geography Department. We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work collaboratively with the department raising academic achievement and ensuring all pupils make outstanding progress in Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4. Part time hours for an excellent candidate will be considered.

The successful candidate will be:

§ Able to inspire pupils of all abilities within Geography to achieve their highest potential across Key Stage 3/4.

§ Committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching and ability to share your practice with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.

You will be:

§ An outstanding practitioner.

§ Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

§ Dedicated to being the best you can be.

§ Passionate about Geography and the education of young people.

§ Committed to Crofton Academy values.

§ Be creative, enthusiastic and engaging and able to challenge pupils.

§ Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.

§ Supportive of the Academy’s ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.

§ Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of Academy life. 

Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behaviour, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.

We would welcome applications from both ECT’s and experienced teachers alike, who wish to take advantage of a new challenge. Castleford Academy Trust has a strong mentoring ethos and a training programme would be available to any ECT/RQT if successful. We are able to offer all staff a secure and supportive environment with continuous professional development. 

We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The leadership and staff are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome you to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Relevant information and application forms are available on the school website at www.croftonacademy.org.uk.

For any enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk. The closing date for fully completed applications is 10am on Monday 15th April 2024.

All applications forms should be directed to recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk or

submitted through the TES portal.