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About Castleford Trust

At Castleford Trust, we believe that the key to our success lies in our people. As a cross-phase Multi Academy Trust of nine schools, three secondary and six primary, we are proud to serve our communities within Wakefield through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Our mission is simple: working together to achieve excellence for all. Every academy within our Trust has a strong moral purpose, striving to make a positive impact on pupils and families by overcoming barriers and delivering an ambitious, engaging curriculum. We ensure no learner is left behind and provide rich experiences that nurture talent in sport, music, drama, art, and technology.

We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire, Succeed and these apply to our staff as much as our pupils. When you join Castleford Trust, you become part of a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and innovation. We invest in our people through exceptional training and development opportunities, ensuring you have the tools and support to thrive. Our staff turnover is low because we create an environment where talent is nurtured, achievements are celebrated, and everyone feels part of a strong, forward-thinking family of schools.

If you’re passionate about education and want to make a real difference, Castleford Trust is the place for you. Together, we can raise standards, improve life chances, and deliver outstanding provision for every child.

What We Offer

A High-Achieving, Successful Trust
Be part of a Trust with a strong reputation for excellence, where high standards and ambition drive everything we do. Your work will make a real impact on pupils’ lives and future opportunities.

A Collaborative and Inclusive Team
Join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your ideas and contributions. We believe in working together, sharing best practices, and celebrating success as a community.

Professional Development Opportunities
Your growth matters to us. We provide access to high-quality training, mentoring, and career progression pathways to help you develop your skills and achieve your professional goals.

State-of-the-Art Facilities and Resources
Work in an environment equipped with modern technology and exceptional facilities that enable innovative, engaging learning experiences for pupils.

A Culture That Prioritises Well-Being and Respect
We care about our staff as much as our pupils. Our ethos promotes resilience, work-life balance, and a positive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and supported.

Castleford Trust Vacancies

Deputy Headteacher – Leading Whole School Improvement

Deputy Headteacher – Leading Whole School Improvement

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

We are looking for a leader who can champion high expectations, remove barriers to learning, and ensure that all pupils achieve exceptional outcomes academically, socially and personally.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (FTE)
      Leadership Scale L8 - L12
New SHARE

KS3 Leader of Science

KS3 Leader of Science

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Key Stage 3 Leader of Science to assist in leading our successful Science department.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS-UPS + TLR 2B (£5,868)
New SHARE

Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Teacher of Science to join our Science department.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Teacher of Science to join our successful Science department.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

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

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

Offsite Provision Mentor

Offsite Provision Mentor

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our Offsite Learning provision here at Castleford Academy.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £24,899.00 - £27,458.00 Annually (Actual)
      £28,598-£31,537 FTE
New SHARE

Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

We are looking for Class Teachers to join an ambitious and innovative Trust who are deeply committed to our values and have very high expectations and aspirations for our pupils.

  Permanent/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
  MPS1 - MPS6, UPS
New SHARE

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

Cleaning Assistant

Cleaning Assistant

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

We are looking for a cleaner who can work both within the existing team and independently to provide a clean and hygienic school environment which meets specified cleaning standards.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £7,539.32 Annually (Actual)
      Grade 3 SCP3, 11.25 hours - Whole year. 3:05pm-5:30pm Monday-Friday
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

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

Policies & Documents

  1. Professional Development Strategy
  2. Wellbeing Strategy

Part of Castleford Trust

Castleford Trust Vacancies

Deputy Headteacher – Leading Whole School Improvement

Deputy Headteacher – Leading Whole School Improvement

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

We are looking for a leader who can champion high expectations, remove barriers to learning, and ensure that all pupils achieve exceptional outcomes academically, socially and personally.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (FTE)
      Leadership Scale L8 - L12
New SHARE

KS3 Leader of Science

KS3 Leader of Science

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Key Stage 3 Leader of Science to assist in leading our successful Science department.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS-UPS + TLR 2B (£5,868)
New SHARE

Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Teacher of Science to join our Science department.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Teacher of Science to join our successful Science department.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

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

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

Offsite Provision Mentor

Offsite Provision Mentor

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our Offsite Learning provision here at Castleford Academy.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £24,899.00 - £27,458.00 Annually (Actual)
      £28,598-£31,537 FTE
New SHARE

Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

We are looking for Class Teachers to join an ambitious and innovative Trust who are deeply committed to our values and have very high expectations and aspirations for our pupils.

  Permanent/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
  MPS1 - MPS6, UPS
New SHARE

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

Cleaning Assistant

Cleaning Assistant

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

We are looking for a cleaner who can work both within the existing team and independently to provide a clean and hygienic school environment which meets specified cleaning standards.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £7,539.32 Annually (Actual)
      Grade 3 SCP3, 11.25 hours - Whole year. 3:05pm-5:30pm Monday-Friday
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

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

Part of Castleford Trust

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

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