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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Newfield Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BH admin@glasshoughtoninfant.com http://www.glasshoughtoninfant.com/
Open Data obtained from Department for Education
Location: Newfield Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire
Phase: Primary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 3 - 7 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/140312

Glasshoughton Infant Academy

About Glasshoughton Infant Academy

At Glasshoughton Infant Academy, we are proud of our wonderful school community and the strong relationships that make us who we are. When you walk through our doors, you’ll feel the calm, supportive, and friendly atmosphere that sets us apart and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Our motto, “Everyone deserves the best, everyone deserves respect,” isn’t just for our pupils it’s for our staff too. We believe every person has unique skills and talents, and we strive to create opportunities for every member of our team to grow, succeed, and feel valued.

Our school is an exciting and inspirational place to work. We make learning irresistible through a creative, engaging curriculum enriched with theme days, visits, and experiences that spark curiosity and joy. As part of our team, you’ll help children develop confidence, resilience, and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

We have high expectations in everything we do from behaviour and presentation, to personal and academic progress and we work hard together to achieve them. At Glasshoughton Infant Academy, you’ll join a community that values teamwork, respect, and shared success. Every day brings new opportunities to make a difference and create magical moments.

If you’re passionate about education and want to work in a school where positivity and collaboration thrive, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Current Vacancies

Headteacher

Headteacher

Glasshoughton Infant Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Glasshoughton Infant Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Ambitious? Enthusiastic? Forward Thinking? We are on the search for an exceptional individual who wants to lead an Infant Academy on the next stage of it's improvement journey. Click Apply Now for fur...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £66,368.00 - £76,772.00 Annually (FTE)
      L11 - L17 Leadership Pay Spine, Permanent, Full Time
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New  •  Apply by Midnight, Monday 5th Jan, 2026  •  Job start: 13th April 2026 (Summer Term)
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School Information

Location: Newfield Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire
Phase: Primary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 3 - 7 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/140312
Newfield Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BH admin@glasshoughtoninfant.com http://www.glasshoughtoninfant.com/

Current Vacancies

Headteacher

Headteacher

Glasshoughton Infant Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Glasshoughton Infant Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Ambitious? Enthusiastic? Forward Thinking? We are on the search for an exceptional individual who wants to lead an Infant Academy on the next stage of it's improvement journey. Click Apply Now for fur...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £66,368.00 - £76,772.00 Annually (FTE)
      L11 - L17 Leadership Pay Spine, Permanent, Full Time
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Monday 5th Jan, 2026  •  Job start: 13th April 2026 (Summer Term)
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 6 vacancies available at other schools within Castleford Trust

Are you looking for a different role at Glasshoughton Infant 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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