Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint 2 inspirational and ambitious Teacher’s to join the team at Cherry Tree Academy.

Cherry Tree Academy is on an exciting school improvement journey with all stakeholders firmly committed to providing high-quality education for all pupils. We seek to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential and develops a sense of belonging to our school community and family of schools. 

The Governors, leaders and children of Cherry Tree Academy are currently seeking 2 Teachers to join the growing team. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff supporting children with their learning and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to take a key role in our team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education – someone who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.

Waterton Academy Trust is a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust of 13 partner schools, serving the Wakefield and Barnsley districts.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Can inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential

• Understand the primary curriculum

• Have a track record of improving standards 

• Are fair and constant and able to manage behaviour to good effect

• Are innovative and able to offer high quality learning opportunities

• Have high expectations of themselves and others

• Are willing contribute fully to school life and have the drive and determination to contribute to whole school developments

• Are committed to ongoing professional development

• Have great interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of a team

• Have good communication skills with children, colleagues, parents and visitors

• Are not afraid to roll their sleeves up and work hard

• Are looking for the challenge of curriculum leadership and an opportunity to develop middle leadership skills

In return we can offer:  

• The support and expertise of the school’s leadership team and wider Trust School Improvement Team

• A modern, bright and spacious learning environment (recently developed and refurbished)

• The opportunity to work alongside colleagues who are wholeheartedly dedicated to the pupils and community they serve

• A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the Waterton family of schools

• The opportunity to contribute widely to school improvement

• A health and wellbeing package