We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work collaboratively with the Head of Science to deliver high quality and engaging lessons, and ensure all pupils make excellent progress.

       You will be:

• Able to deliver high-quality teaching that secures strong progress for all pupils
• Skilled at planning and delivering a coherent, ambitious and well sequenced curriculum.
• Committed to inclusive practice.
• Able to apply effective intervention strategies.
• Proactive in promoting excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.
• Committed to high-quality professional dialogue and collaboration.
• Able to evaluate their own impact on learning and adapt practice accordingly.
• A positive influence on departmental outcomes.

• Desirable qualities:
• An outstanding practitioner.
• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated, modelling professional behaviours reflective of high expectations for pupils and colleagues.
• Passionate about Science and committed to delivering a broad, ambitious and high-quality subject curriculum.
• Committed to securing the best outcomes for every pupil.
• Aligned with Airedale Academy's vision and values.
• Able to inspire both pupils and staff.
• An active contributor to wider Academy life.

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 As part of our team at Airedale Academy, 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.

 Closing date for Applications: Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Wednesday 15 April 2026 with interviews taking place shortly after. 

 References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application. 

 Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation,   pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.  Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role. 

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check. 

 All completed application forms should be submitted through the My New Term Portal https://mynewterm.com/candidate-registration