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Crofton Academy

High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF admin@croftonacademy.org.uk http://www.croftonacademy.org.uk/
Open Data obtained from Department for Education
Location: High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 16 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137001

Crofton Academy

About Crofton Academy

At Crofton Academy, we are proud to be a high-achieving, successful school with a strong reputation for excellence. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that our dedicated staff make this possible. That’s why we’re looking for passionate, committed professionals to join our team and help us continue to deliver outstanding education.

Our ethos of Care, Aspire, Succeed isn’t just for pupils it’s for our staff too. We care about creating a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive. We encourage you to aspire to your professional goals and provide opportunities for growth and development. And we celebrate success together, knowing that every achievement contributes to the life chances of our pupils.

At Crofton Academy, you’ll be part of a team that values respect, resilience, and ambition. We work hard to unlock potential and we provide the resources, training, and facilities to help you succeed. From innovative teaching practices to state-of-the-art facilities, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of school life.

If you’re ready to make a difference and join a school where high standards and high expectations create real opportunities, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Current Vacancies

Lead Practitioner and KS4 Leader - Science

Lead Practitioner and KS4 Leader - Science

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and able Lead Practitioner and KS4 Leader to join our Science department on a permanent basis. We are looking for an excellent practit...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £55,747.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (FTE)
      L4 - L7
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 10:00am, Wednesday 6th May, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, and inspirational Associate Assistant Headteacher to lead our academy ethos and values of Care, Aspire, and Succeed through developing and ensuring ...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £61,534.00 - £66,368.00 Annually (FTE)
      L8-L11
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 10:00am, Wednesday 6th May, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026

Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy is seeking to appoint a part-time, hand’s on Design Technology Technician to join us from September 2026. The successful applicant should be confident in the use and maintenance of m...

  Permanent/Job Share | Part-Time
  £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
      3 Days per Week - Pro-Rata Starting Salary £13,819 - £14,729
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 10:00am, Tuesday 5th May, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026 or sooner
Join Our Talent Pool

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View 10 vacancies available at other schools within Castleford Trust

Policies & Documents

  1. Professional Development Strategy
  2. Wellbeing Strategy

School Information

Location: High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 16 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137001
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF admin@croftonacademy.org.uk http://www.croftonacademy.org.uk/

Current Vacancies

Lead Practitioner and KS4 Leader - Science

Lead Practitioner and KS4 Leader - Science

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and able Lead Practitioner and KS4 Leader to join our Science department on a permanent basis. We are looking for an excellent practit...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £55,747.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (FTE)
      L4 - L7
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 10:00am, Wednesday 6th May, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, and inspirational Associate Assistant Headteacher to lead our academy ethos and values of Care, Aspire, and Succeed through developing and ensuring ...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £61,534.00 - £66,368.00 Annually (FTE)
      L8-L11
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 10:00am, Wednesday 6th May, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026

Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy is seeking to appoint a part-time, hand’s on Design Technology Technician to join us from September 2026. The successful applicant should be confident in the use and maintenance of m...

  Permanent/Job Share | Part-Time
  £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
      3 Days per Week - Pro-Rata Starting Salary £13,819 - £14,729
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 10:00am, Tuesday 5th May, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026 or sooner
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 10 vacancies available at other schools within Castleford Trust

Are you looking for a different role at Crofton 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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