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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 Second in Maths

Lead Practitioner and Second in Maths

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Lead Practitioner and 2nd in Department to join our Academy on a permanent basis. We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work co...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £55,747.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (Actual)
      Leadership Pay Points 4-7
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 4:00pm, Monday 2nd Mar, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026

Cleaner

Cleaner

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic cleaner to ensure the cleanliness of the classrooms and many other facilities across the Academy.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £8,247.64 Annually (Actual)
      Cleaner – All Year Round 12.5 hours per week
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Monday 23rd Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Teacher of Technology (Product Design)

Teacher of Technology (Product Design)

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is able to deliver quality lessons across various technology specialisms. and work with the wider department in raising academic achievements in Techno...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      Recruitment & retention allowance possible for excellent candidate with expertise in both Engineering and Product Design
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 10:00am, Monday 23rd Feb, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026  •  Suitable for ECTs
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View 15 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 Second in Maths

Lead Practitioner and Second in Maths

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Lead Practitioner and 2nd in Department to join our Academy on a permanent basis. We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work co...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £55,747.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (Actual)
      Leadership Pay Points 4-7
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 4:00pm, Monday 2nd Mar, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026

Cleaner

Cleaner

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic cleaner to ensure the cleanliness of the classrooms and many other facilities across the Academy.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £8,247.64 Annually (Actual)
      Cleaner – All Year Round 12.5 hours per week
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Monday 23rd Feb, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Teacher of Technology (Product Design)

Teacher of Technology (Product Design)

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is able to deliver quality lessons across various technology specialisms. and work with the wider department in raising academic achievements in Techno...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      Recruitment & retention allowance possible for excellent candidate with expertise in both Engineering and Product Design
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 10:00am, Monday 23rd Feb, 2026  •  Job start: 01/09/2026  •  Suitable for ECTs
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 15 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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