Lead Practitioner of Maths

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 planning to join the trust during the academic year 2024/25. 

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.

Lead Practitioner- Maths

Airedale Academy

Start Date ASAP

Leadership Scale 5-8

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Lead Practitioner to join the Trust. The role will be based at Airedale Academy.

You will be:

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

·          Able to lead a team of high achieving specialists.

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

·          Contribute to the strategic development of the department by implementing new initiatives, monitoring and reporting on key outcomes, to ensure the department meets academic targets.

·          Responsible and be accountable for pupil attainment and achievement, by tracking pupil progress and supporting individual pupils’ learning needs.

You will be/have:

·          An outstanding practitioner.

·          Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

·          A dedication to being the best you can be.

·          A passion for Maths and the education of young people.

·          Committed to Airedale Academy values.

·          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.

·          Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies, promoting Maths as a subject.

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

The deadline for applications is midday on Tuesday 1st October 2024, with interviews taking place shortly after.

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 Trust 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 Trust, 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 the CEO, Mr George Panayiotou at the Castleford Academy Trust address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com

For further information on the Trust, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademytrust.com or email Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager at kirstytriplett@castlefordacademy.com