Key Stage 3 Leader of Science

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.

KS3 Leader of Science

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MPS – UPS

TLR 2B £5,348

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able KS3 Leader of Science to assist in leading our successful Science department. The role will be based at Airedale Academy.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work collaboratively with the Director of Science to develop colleagues in delivering outstanding lessons and develop the Science curriculum, raising academic achievement and ensuring all pupils make outstanding progress.

You will be:

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

·          Able to lead a team of high achieving specialists.

·          Able to confidently manage behaviour throughout Key Stage 3 within the department.

·          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 accountable for pupil attainment and achievement, by tracking pupil progress and supporting individual pupils’ learning needs, liaising with SLT to report on data and implement intervention strategies.

·          Able to work alongside the Director of Science to develop/maintain outstanding practise.

You will be:

·          An outstanding practitioner.

·          Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

·          A passion for the education of young people, particularly those with a low ability and vulnerable pupils.

·          Committed to the 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.

The deadline for applications is midday on 9th 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