Lead Practitioner of English

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £59,137.00 - £63,688.00 Annually (Actual)

Lead Practitioner of English job summary

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11-16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Lead Practitioner of English

To start- January 2027

Leadership Scale 5-8 (£59,137- £63,688)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Lead Practitioner to join our successful English department.

You will be:

An outstanding practitioner who can inspire, guide and advise on best practice across the Academy, specifically in regard to reading and literacy.

Dedicated to promoting and improving the levels of literacy and reading, both within and beyond the English department.

An excellent English practitioner, who can work collaboratively with the senior leader responsible for literacy, to achieve improvements in literacy and reading across the Academy.

Able to contribute to the overall strategic direction and delivery of the Academy’s aims and objectives by providing advice, challenge, insights and experience that will be beneficial to the activity and development of the organisation.

Able to lead, direct, motivate and develop staff to ensure continuous improvements in the quality of literacy and reading.

You will be:

An outstanding practitioner.

Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

Passionate about English and the education of young people.

Committed to Castleford Academy vision and values.

Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.

Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies, promoting literacy and reading across the academy.

Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of academy life.

As part of our team at Castleford Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager on 01977 605060.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castleford Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1480 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castleford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleford-academy

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11–16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

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