Castleford Trust, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Trust

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Castleford Trust

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

Teacher of Maths - 1 Year Fixed Term

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Maths Teacher to join our Maths Department. This position would suit an Early Career Teacher (ECT).: Fixed Term | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Suitable for ECT

New SHARE

New • Apply by 10:00am, Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Examination Invigilator

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire We have a fantastic opportunity for Examination Invigilators to work on an ad hoc basis during examination periods.: Casual Contract | Not Applicable; £12.85 + 12.07% holiday pay per hour

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Wednesday 21st Jan, 2026

Cleaner & Catering Assistant

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Cleaner/Catering Assistant to ensure the cleanliness of the classrooms and other facilities across the Academy and support the kitchen team in providing a hig...: Permanent | Part-Time; £14,005.00 Annually (Actual)
Dual Role 22.5 hours per week (Cleaner – All Year: Catering – Term Time + 5 days)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 10:00am, Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 • Job start: 23/02/2026

Teacher of Technology (Product Design)

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire We are looking for a great practitioner who is able to deliver quality lessons across various technology specialisms. and work with the wider department in raising academic achievements in Technology ...: 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, Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Second in Maths

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Second in Maths to join our Maths department on a permanent basis. We are looking for an excellent practitioner to w...: Permanent | Full-Time; £34,823.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR 2B £5868 (Potential R&R allowance available for an exceptional candidate £2777)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 10:00am, Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026

Cover Supervisor

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Crofton Academy are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join the Academy to provide both classroom supervision for pupils where teachers are absent from duty as well as general acad...: Permanent | Full-Time; £28,598.00 - £31,537.00 Annually (FTE)
28.75 or 36.25 hours per week – Term time only Grade 6 (Actual Starting Pro-Rata Salary £18,836/£23,750)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 10:00am, Wednesday 21st Jan, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

Alternative Provision Mentor

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our learning provision here at Airedale Academy.: Permanent | Full-Time; £27,915.00 - £30,377.00 Annually (Actual)
To Start ASAP 37 hours (term time plus 5) Grade 7 SCP 19 – 23

New SHARE

New • Apply by 8:00am, Friday 9th Jan, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible • Driving licence required

Teaching Assistant

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is to support teaching and learning within the classroom and work with specific pupils who require support to access the...: Fixed Term | Full-Time; £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
27.5 hours Monday to Friday 08:50 – 15:05 Grade 4 SCP 5-6, Actual Salary £16,621.80 - £16,885.59. Fixed Term Contract end date 17th July 2026.

New SHARE

New • Apply by 8:00am, Friday 30th Jan, 2026

Cover Supervisor

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our learning provision here at Castleford Academy and to provide support where necessary across the Trust. T...: Permanent | Full-Time; £24,899.00 - £27,458.00 Annually (Actual)
£28,598- £31,537 FTE

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Wednesday 14th Jan, 2026

Lunchtime Supervisor

Oyster Park Primary Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Oyster Park Primary Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our pupil supervision team working within our in-house adaptive learning provision (The Harbour). This ...: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £3,448.18 - £3,527.27 Annually (Actual)
Temporary until 31 August 2026 in the first instance Grade 2 (SCP 2) FTE £24,413 Actual Salary £3,448.18 -£3,527.27 6.25 hours per week (Mon-Fri), Term Time only

New SHARE

New • Apply by 8:00am, Friday 30th Jan, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

Senior Administrator

Airedale Infant Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Airedale Infant Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire Airedale Infant Academy is looking for an experienced Administrator to come and join our team. If you are committed, flexible and a self starter this is the role for you. The role will be working 32.5...: Permanent | Part-Time; £19,392.00 - £21,238.00 Annually (Actual)
FTE £26,403 - £28,142

New SHARE

New • Apply by 8:00am, Friday 9th Jan, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

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 Midday, Friday 9th Jan, 2026 • Job start: 13th April 2026 (Summer Term)

Lunchtime Supervisor

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire We have an exciting opportunity for a lunchtime supervisor to join our existing team to ensure a safe and secure school environment during the lunch period.: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £24,413.00 Annually (FTE)
Term Time only Fixed term until 17th July 2026 6.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12:00 – 13:15 Grade 2 £24,413 (FTE) Actual Salary £3,527.27

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Sunday 22nd Feb, 2026

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Part of Castleford Trust

Airedale Academy

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 18 years) Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU

1 vacancy

Alternative Provision Mentor (Closing: 08:00am, Friday 9th Jan, 2026)

Airedale Infant Academy

Primary, Mixed (3 - 7 years) Poplar Avenue, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ

1 vacancy

Senior Administrator (Closing: 08:00am, Friday 9th Jan, 2026)

Airedale Junior Academy

Primary, Mixed (7 - 11 years) Fryston Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3EP

Castleford Academy

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 16 years) Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ

2 vacancies

Castleford Park Junior Academy

Primary, Mixed (7 - 11 years) Medley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BB

2 vacancies

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Primary, Mixed (3 - 11 years) Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN

Crofton Academy

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 16 years) High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF

5 vacancies

Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Primary, Mixed (3 - 7 years) Newfield Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BH

1 vacancy

Headteacher (Closing: Midday, Friday 9th Jan, 2026)

Oyster Park Primary Academy

Primary, Mixed (3 - 11 years) Watling Road, Ferry Fryston, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3SN

1 vacancy

Lunchtime Supervisor (Closing: 08:00am, Friday 30th Jan, 2026)

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Castleford Trust Vacancies

Teacher of Maths - 1 Year Fixed Term

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Maths Teacher to join our Maths Department. This position would suit an Early Career Teacher (ECT).: Fixed Term | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Suitable for ECT

New SHARE

New • Apply by 10:00am, Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Examination Invigilator

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire We have a fantastic opportunity for Examination Invigilators to work on an ad hoc basis during examination periods.: Casual Contract | Not Applicable; £12.85 + 12.07% holiday pay per hour

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Wednesday 21st Jan, 2026

Cleaner & Catering Assistant

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Cleaner/Catering Assistant to ensure the cleanliness of the classrooms and other facilities across the Academy and support the kitchen team in providing a hig...: Permanent | Part-Time; £14,005.00 Annually (Actual)
Dual Role 22.5 hours per week (Cleaner – All Year: Catering – Term Time + 5 days)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 10:00am, Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 • Job start: 23/02/2026

Teacher of Technology (Product Design)

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire We are looking for a great practitioner who is able to deliver quality lessons across various technology specialisms. and work with the wider department in raising academic achievements in Technology ...: 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, Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Second in Maths

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Second in Maths to join our Maths department on a permanent basis. We are looking for an excellent practitioner to w...: Permanent | Full-Time; £34,823.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR 2B £5868 (Potential R&R allowance available for an exceptional candidate £2777)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 10:00am, Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026

Cover Supervisor

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Crofton Academy are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join the Academy to provide both classroom supervision for pupils where teachers are absent from duty as well as general acad...: Permanent | Full-Time; £28,598.00 - £31,537.00 Annually (FTE)
28.75 or 36.25 hours per week – Term time only Grade 6 (Actual Starting Pro-Rata Salary £18,836/£23,750)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 10:00am, Wednesday 21st Jan, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

Alternative Provision Mentor

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our learning provision here at Airedale Academy.: Permanent | Full-Time; £27,915.00 - £30,377.00 Annually (Actual)
To Start ASAP 37 hours (term time plus 5) Grade 7 SCP 19 – 23

New SHARE

New • Apply by 8:00am, Friday 9th Jan, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible • Driving licence required

Teaching Assistant

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is to support teaching and learning within the classroom and work with specific pupils who require support to access the...: Fixed Term | Full-Time; £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
27.5 hours Monday to Friday 08:50 – 15:05 Grade 4 SCP 5-6, Actual Salary £16,621.80 - £16,885.59. Fixed Term Contract end date 17th July 2026.

New SHARE

New • Apply by 8:00am, Friday 30th Jan, 2026

Cover Supervisor

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our learning provision here at Castleford Academy and to provide support where necessary across the Trust. T...: Permanent | Full-Time; £24,899.00 - £27,458.00 Annually (Actual)
£28,598- £31,537 FTE

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Wednesday 14th Jan, 2026

Lunchtime Supervisor

Oyster Park Primary Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Oyster Park Primary Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our pupil supervision team working within our in-house adaptive learning provision (The Harbour). This ...: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £3,448.18 - £3,527.27 Annually (Actual)
Temporary until 31 August 2026 in the first instance Grade 2 (SCP 2) FTE £24,413 Actual Salary £3,448.18 -£3,527.27 6.25 hours per week (Mon-Fri), Term Time only

New SHARE

New • Apply by 8:00am, Friday 30th Jan, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

Senior Administrator

Airedale Infant Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Airedale Infant Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire Airedale Infant Academy is looking for an experienced Administrator to come and join our team. If you are committed, flexible and a self starter this is the role for you. The role will be working 32.5...: Permanent | Part-Time; £19,392.00 - £21,238.00 Annually (Actual)
FTE £26,403 - £28,142

New SHARE

New • Apply by 8:00am, Friday 9th Jan, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

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 Midday, Friday 9th Jan, 2026 • Job start: 13th April 2026 (Summer Term)

Lunchtime Supervisor

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Castleford Park Junior Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire We have an exciting opportunity for a lunchtime supervisor to join our existing team to ensure a safe and secure school environment during the lunch period.: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £24,413.00 Annually (FTE)
Term Time only Fixed term until 17th July 2026 6.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12:00 – 13:15 Grade 2 £24,413 (FTE) Actual Salary £3,527.27