Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

MPS/UPS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Science Teacher to join our Science Department. We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is able to deliver outstanding lessons and work with the wider department in raising academic achievement and ensuring pupils make outstanding progress in Science across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will:

§ Be able to inspire pupils of all abilities within Science 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.

You will be:

§ An outstanding practitioner.

§ Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

§ Passionate about Science 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 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 Thursday 11th April 2024.

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

submitted through the TES portal.