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Cherry Tree Academy

Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN cherrytreeoffice@watertonacademytrust.org http://www.cherrytreeacademy.org
Open Data obtained from Department for Education
Location: Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Phase: Primary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 3 - 11 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/144400

Cherry Tree Academy

About Cherry Tree Academy

On behalf of the children, staff and Academy Standards Committee at Cherry Tree Academy we would like to thank you for visiting our careers page.
I joined the school in January 2023 and have worked with the staff team to improve learning experiences for children since then. I am proud to lead a dedicated and ambitious team and am passionate about improving the life chances for all of our children.
I was certain from my first impressions that Cherry Tree Academy was the perfect choice for me as Headteacher. I have been tremendously impressed by the whole school, especially the children. Every time I step onto the playground or walk around school, I am welcomed by a sea of inquisitive, smiling faces, eager to learn and proud of their school. Cherry Tree Academy is a great school with the potential to be even better.
The school was inspected by OFSTED in March 2024. The journey of the school is an improving one and we are determined to build upon this success further as we journey towards a ‘Good’ overall judgement. This is a very exciting time to join our staff team and we hope to hear from people who want to contribute and make a difference. 
At Cherry Tree Academy we are committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that our children reach their full potential. We strive to deliver a curriculum that is diverse and varied.
We are proud of the progress we are making and look forward to hearing from applicants who are ambitious for our children and who will thrive on working alongside a team of aspirational professionalst.
Adam Dawson
Headteacher

Current Vacancies

Nursery Nurse (EYFS)

Nursery Nurse (EYFS)

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Nursey Nurse (EYFS).

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G7 £21,577-£23,559 (FTE £31,537-£34,434)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midday, Monday 23rd Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Learning Mentor.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G6 SCP 12-17 £24,131-£26,177 (FTE £28,598-£31,022)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  Unqualified – Grade 6 FTE £28,598-31,022 Actual £24,790 - £26,891. Qualified – Grade 7 FTE £31,537-£34,434 Actual £27,337-£29,849
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Specialist Teaching Assistant.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G5 SCP 7-11, actual £17,859-£19,254 (FTE £26,403-£28,142)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Inclusion Support Worker

Inclusion Support Worker

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Inclusion Support Worker.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G5 SCP 7-11 £22,026-£23,747 (FTE £26,403-£28,142)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G4 SCP 5-6, actual £17,304-£17,579 (FTE £25,583-£25,989)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (with sports and PE specialism)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (with sports and PE specialism)

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  Unqualified – Grade 6 FTE £28,598-31,022 Actual £24,790 - £26,891. Qualified – Grade 7 FTE £31,537-£34,434 Actual £27,337-£29,849
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

KS1 Teacher

KS1 Teacher

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of KS1 Teacher

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Friday 30th Jan, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP
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School Information

Location: Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Phase: Primary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 3 - 11 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/144400
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN cherrytreeoffice@watertonacademytrust.org http://www.cherrytreeacademy.org

Current Vacancies

Nursery Nurse (EYFS)

Nursery Nurse (EYFS)

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Nursey Nurse (EYFS).

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G7 £21,577-£23,559 (FTE £31,537-£34,434)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midday, Monday 23rd Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Learning Mentor.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G6 SCP 12-17 £24,131-£26,177 (FTE £28,598-£31,022)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  Unqualified – Grade 6 FTE £28,598-31,022 Actual £24,790 - £26,891. Qualified – Grade 7 FTE £31,537-£34,434 Actual £27,337-£29,849
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Specialist Teaching Assistant.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G5 SCP 7-11, actual £17,859-£19,254 (FTE £26,403-£28,142)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Inclusion Support Worker

Inclusion Support Worker

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Inclusion Support Worker.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G5 SCP 7-11 £22,026-£23,747 (FTE £26,403-£28,142)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant.

  Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
  G4 SCP 5-6, actual £17,304-£17,579 (FTE £25,583-£25,989)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (with sports and PE specialism)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (with sports and PE specialism)

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  Unqualified – Grade 6 FTE £28,598-31,022 Actual £24,790 - £26,891. Qualified – Grade 7 FTE £31,537-£34,434 Actual £27,337-£29,849
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Monday 9th Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

KS1 Teacher

KS1 Teacher

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in the role of KS1 Teacher

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 8:00am, Friday 30th Jan, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

View 17 vacancies available at other schools within Waterton Academy Trust

Are you looking for a different role at Cherry Tree Academy? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

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