Teacher of IT/Computer Science

Teacher of IT/Computer Science

MPS/UPS (Recruitment & Retention allowance available for exceptional candidate)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able IT/Computing Teacher to join our Business & ICT 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 IT/Computing across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will:

§ Be able to inspire pupils of all abilities within IT/Computing to achieve their highest potential across Key Stages 3 and 4.

§ Be committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching work with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.

§ Have an IT/Computer Science specialism, however also willing to teach Media, with support, where required.

You will be:

§ An outstanding practitioner.

§ Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

§ Passionate about IT/Computing 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 joined Castleford Academy Trust in 2020 and has since been on a rapid improvement journey supported by the leaders of the ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated Castleford Academy. Since joining the Trust leaders and staff have ambitiously worked towards improving the quality of education for pupils at the Academy and have responded positively to change. Extra capacity within the senior leadership team has been secured and the school improvement plan has been sharply focused on the right priorities. At the last monitoring visit, Ofsted commented “Steps have been taken to improve behaviour and attendance and to develop the quality of the curriculum”, therefore this is a very exciting time to join us in our journey to becoming an outstanding provider. We are able to offer all staff a secure, supportive environment with continuous professional development.

Headteacher: Mr Peter Walker

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 the 20th February 2023.  

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