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Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Crofton Academy

Wakefield

Salary:
MPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015
Apply by:
18 March 2015

Job overview

“OUTSTANDING” (Ofsted 2011)

Crofton Academy, Specialists in Maths and Computing, is a co-educational comprehensive day academy where the age range of the pupils is 11 to 16. We work in partnership with Wakefield College, with staff from Crofton Academy leading Biology A-level on our site. Situated just outside Wakefield in the sought after village of Crofton we are popular locally and beyond our catchment area.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science at our ‘outstanding’ rated Academy.

In 2014 we once again achieved an excellent set of results reaffirming that Crofton Academy is consistently producing outstanding results year on year. Our school is seen as one of the most successful locally as well as achieving national recognition for outstanding progress and attainment. Pupils in the Class of 2014 were allowed different pathways within Science to be completed. These included GCSE’s in triple science, core, additional, additional applied science as well as BTEC. 52% of the cohort were eligible for the EBacc section, of which 91% achieved 2 C’s or better, compared to 72% nationally.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have the knowledge of relevant curriculum areas at KS3/4
  • Be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues
  • Be a proven outstanding teacher
  • Have passion for their subject
  • Have the opportunity to teach Chemistry at A-level, dependent upon experience

We are able to offer staff a secure, supportive environment with continuous professional development. If you have the vision and drive for excellence and want to join an Academy where relationships for learning are fundamental to our continued success we would be delighted to hear from you.

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.

Headteacher: Mr Jez Horsley

All relevant information and application forms can be downloaded from the school website at www.croftonacademy.org.uk

For further enquiries, please contact Louise Stirk, PA to Headteacher at louise.stirk@croftonacademy.org.uk

The closing date for fully completed applications is noon on Wednesday 18 March 2015.
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 23 March 2015.

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About Crofton Academy

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  • Crofton Academy
  • High Street, Crofton, Wakefield
  • West Yorkshire
  • WF4 1NF
  • United Kingdom
+44 1924 862985

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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 candidates to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

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Applications closed