Waterton Academy Trust
About Waterton Academy Trust
Waterton Academy Trust was established in July 2014, with Waterton Academy Trust beginning with a single founding school, Walton Primary Academy. Since then, the trust has grown thoughtfully and strategically into a strong and highly collaborative organisation serving communities across Wakefield and Barnsley.
Today, the trust includes 16 primary academies, two independent special schools and four pre-school settings, educating 4,659 children from babies through to age 11. The trust employs 703 colleagues across its schools and central team, all working together to improve outcomes and opportunities for children and families.
Our schools are organised geographically to strengthen collaboration, professional learning and leadership support. This locality-based model enables leaders and staff to work closely together, share expertise and provide high levels of challenge and support across the trust.
In response to increasing local need, the trust opened its first independent special academy in 2023, working closely with local authority partners to strengthen specialist provision and increase capacity for children with additional needs. Inclusion sits at the heart of our work, and we are committed to ensuring every child receives the support, care and ambition they deserve.
We have also expanded our early years offer through a growing number of pre-school settings, recognising the importance of securing the very best start for children and families within our communities.
Alongside our school improvement and inclusion work, we are also proud to be an outstanding apprenticeship provider, specialising in Level 3 and Level 5 Teaching Assistant qualifications, including the Specialist Teaching Assistant programme. Our apprenticeship provision reflects our commitment to developing skilled, knowledgeable and confident professionals who can make a lasting difference to children’s lives.
At Waterton, collaboration, professional trust and shared responsibility underpin everything we do. We are proud of the culture we have built across our schools, where staff are supported to develop, contribute and lead, and where children remain firmly at the centre of every decision.
Waterton Academy Trust Vacancies
Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Leadership Team
Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Leadership Team
Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Thank you for your interest in the role of Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Leadership Team at Waterton Academy Trust.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- Grade 8 / 9 £31,579-£37,570 (FTE £35,412 to £41,771) dependant on experience
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- Unqualified – Grade 6 FTE £28,598-31,022 Actual £20,100-£21,803. Qualified – Grade 7 FTE £31,537-£34,434 Actual £22,165-£24,201
Pre-school Deputy Manager/Early Years Educator
Pre-school Deputy Manager/Early Years Educator
The Woodland Pre-School, Hemsworth, West Yorkshire
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The Woodland Pre-School, Hemsworth, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an outstanding, experienced practitioner to join us on our journey in continuing to provide a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
Pay review pending
Pre-school Manager/Early Years Educator
Pre-school Manager/Early Years Educator
Cherry Blossom Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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Cherry Blossom Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an outstanding, experienced manager to join us on our journey in continuing to develop a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing the ca...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £33,667.00 - £36,760.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay review pending
Pre-school Deputy Manager/Early Years Educator
Pre-school Deputy Manager/Early Years Educator
The Meadow Pre-School, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire
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The Meadow Pre-School, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an outstanding, experienced practitioner to join us on our journey in creating and developing a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay review pending
Pre-school Keyworkers/Early Years Educators
Pre-school Keyworkers/Early Years Educators
The Mill Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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The Mill Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for outstanding, experienced practitioners to join us on our journey in creating and developing a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing t...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £13.26 - £13.47 Hourly
Baby Room Leader/Early Years Educator
Baby Room Leader/Early Years Educator
The Mill Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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The Mill Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an outstanding, experienced practitioner to join us on our journey in creating and developing a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,116.00 - £28,902.00 Annually (Actual)
Playworker
Playworker
Waterton Newstead Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Waterton Newstead Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Thank you for your interest in the role of Playworker.
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- Grade 3 actual £15,374-£15,615 (FTE £24,796-£25,185)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Waterton Academy Trust
Waterton Academy Trust Vacancies
Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Leadership Team
Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Leadership Team
Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Thank you for your interest in the role of Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Leadership Team at Waterton Academy Trust.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- Grade 8 / 9 £31,579-£37,570 (FTE £35,412 to £41,771) dependant on experience
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- Unqualified – Grade 6 FTE £28,598-31,022 Actual £20,100-£21,803. Qualified – Grade 7 FTE £31,537-£34,434 Actual £22,165-£24,201
Pre-school Deputy Manager/Early Years Educator
Pre-school Deputy Manager/Early Years Educator
The Woodland Pre-School, Hemsworth, West Yorkshire
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The Woodland Pre-School, Hemsworth, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an outstanding, experienced practitioner to join us on our journey in continuing to provide a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
Pay review pending
Pre-school Manager/Early Years Educator
Pre-school Manager/Early Years Educator
Cherry Blossom Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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Cherry Blossom Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an outstanding, experienced manager to join us on our journey in continuing to develop a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing the ca...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £33,667.00 - £36,760.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay review pending
Pre-school Deputy Manager/Early Years Educator
Pre-school Deputy Manager/Early Years Educator
The Meadow Pre-School, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire
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The Meadow Pre-School, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an outstanding, experienced practitioner to join us on our journey in creating and developing a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay review pending
Pre-school Keyworkers/Early Years Educators
Pre-school Keyworkers/Early Years Educators
The Mill Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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The Mill Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for outstanding, experienced practitioners to join us on our journey in creating and developing a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing t...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £13.26 - £13.47 Hourly
Baby Room Leader/Early Years Educator
Baby Room Leader/Early Years Educator
The Mill Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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The Mill Pre-School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an outstanding, experienced practitioner to join us on our journey in creating and developing a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,116.00 - £28,902.00 Annually (Actual)
Playworker
Playworker
Waterton Newstead Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Waterton Newstead Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Thank you for your interest in the role of Playworker.
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Part-Time
- Grade 3 actual £15,374-£15,615 (FTE £24,796-£25,185)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Waterton Academy Trust
Are you looking for a different role at Waterton Academy Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
