Second in Geography

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.

Second in Geography

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TLR 2A £3,213

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

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

You will:

·         Support the Head of Geography and to deputise when and where appropriate, and to act as Head of department in their absence.

·         Actively contribute to help to raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the whole department and to help to monitor and support pupil progress.

·         Ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular polices determined by the Governing body and Headteacher of the academy.

·         Monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils as a manager within the department and as a form tutor.

·         Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning the relevant curriculum area on the management information system.

You will be/have:

·           An outstanding practitioner.

·           Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

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

·           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, promoting Geography as a subject.

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