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Lead Practitioner of Science

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ

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• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  7 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L5-8 £57,137- £61,534

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be:

• Able to inspire pupils of all abilities within Science to achieve their highest potential across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Able to lead a team of high achieving specialists.
• Able to confidently manage behaviour throughout the department.
• Committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching and ability to share your practice with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the department by implementing new initiatives, monitoring and reporting on key outcomes, to ensure the department meets academic targets.
• Responsible and accountable for pupil attainment and achievement, by tracking pupil progress and supporting individual pupils’ learning needs, liaising with SLT to report on data and implement intervention strategies.
• Able to work alongside the Leader of Science to develop/maintain outstanding practise.

You will be:

• An outstanding practitioner.
• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
• Passionate about science and the education of young people.
• Committed to Castleford Academy Trust 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 Science as a subject.
• Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies.

What the school offers its staff

As part of our team at Castleford Academy 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.

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lead Practitioner-Science -Job Description.pdf - 164 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• Email address: recruitment@castlefordacademy.com
• Phone number: 01977605060
• 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.

Arranging a visit to Castleford Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@castlefordacademy.com.

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